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Voices: Why you should study the biblical languages

Joshua Sharp argues even if you are not a pastor or don’t have a seminary or Bible college degree some level of familiarity with Greek and Hebrew is incredibly valuable.

04/20/2023 - By Joshua Sharp

Editorial: We have the gift of reading and ought to share it

The Bible is central to literacy, and literacy is central to missions. The Bible and learning to read are gifts we can and should give away.

04/19/2023 - By Eric Black / Editor

Seminary names Dockery president, Hawkins chancellor

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees announced they unanimously elected David S. Dockery as president and O.S. Hawkins as chancellor at their April 19 meeting.

04/19/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Matt Killough: Psalm 39

Matt Killough, pastor of First Baptist Church in Sonora, is transparent about times when he struggles with frustrating people and his efforts to navigate those times. (Psalm 39).

04/18/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Singing Men to reach Ukrainian refugees on Poland tour

The Mariupol Baptist church where Trent Blackley last performed is rubble, the city hard hit by Russian military forces who have killed 8,500 Ukrainian civilians in the war on Ukraine.

04/17/2023 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Police raid church in Uzbekistan during worship

Police raided a church in southern Uzbekistan during a worship service and detained 10 worshippers after beating and using electric shock prods on some individuals, Forum 18 reported.

04/17/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Commentary: Baptist women in ministry across the globe

Rev. Regina Claas, a leader in the Baptist World Alliance, describes how some navigate differing views of women in ministry throughout BWA.

04/17/2023 - By Rev. Regina Claas

Julio Guarneri nominee for reelection as BGCT president

Julio Guarneri, incumbent president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and lead pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen, will be nominated for a second one-year term as Texas Baptists’ president.

04/14/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Editorial: Join the joy of international student ministry

International student ministry is energizing and has the potential to revive us. And it’s within your reach.

04/13/2023 - By Eric Black / Editor

There’s a reason most hit worship songs sound similar

A new study found a handful of megachurches have cornered the market on worship music in recent years, churning out hit after hit and dominating the worship charts.

04/12/2023 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Noel Dear: Jesus and the Olive Press

Noel Dear, pastor of First Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, explained the significance of olives and their oil for the people of Jesus’ day and society. (Matthew 26:36-46)

04/11/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Walker knows the transformative power of church camp

Eddie Walker believes camp ministry can be a transformative experience for children and youth. That was the case in his life, and Walker has devoted much of his career to making it meaningful for others.

04/11/2023 - By Rose Comstive