1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1214+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Lifeway Research) — Looking out at those gathered for a weekend worship service, around half of pastors say their congregations have grown. Slightly more than half of U.S. Protestant pastors (54%) report the average worship service attendance at their church…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (942+ words) Preaching from 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, Allen urged students, faculty, and staff to pursue the Christian life and ministry with discipline, purpose, and an awareness of the stewardship entrusted to them. Allen titled his message “Run to Win,” drawing from the athletic imagery…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (213+ words) Dehli Baptist Church to present Judgement House this fall The Pathway Dehli Baptist Church to present Judgement House this fall CUBA, Mo. – Delhi Baptist Church in Cuba, Mo., is preparing to present a Judgement House again this fall. The walkthrough…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (897+ words) We almost can’t help ourselves. When we gather with a group of friends or people who share something in common, we often start talking in a way that excludes others. We don’t mean to leave others out, but if someone…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1013+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Lifeway Christian Resources) — Surrounded by friends and family, Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening, Aug. 24. The installation service, held during the organization’s biannual Board of Trustees meeting, brought…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (832+ words) “Our testimonies establish rapport with our audience and open the door for our focus: sharing the Gospel and inviting a response,” Abraham said. Dakota Baptist Convention built the evangelistic ministry at Sturgis with the primary support of Georgia Southern Baptists…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (519+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College are mourning the death of Benjamin Speidel, an incoming student at Spurgeon College. The son of Peter and Maria Speidel, Benjamin Speidel unexpectedly collapsed on Saturday, Aug. 15, while participating in missions…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (320+ words) JEFFERSON CITY – The Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering supports more than two dozen ministries in Missouri. This year’s theme is taken from Philippians 1:5: “… because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” The MMO Eight…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (590+ words) EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is an adapted excerpt from “Names of God,” a new Bible study from Lifeway Women, authored by Kristi McLelland, Caroline Saunders, Blair Linne, Jennifer Rothschild, Kelly Minte, and Elizabeth Woodson. The Pathway accessed the article via…...