The Robert F. Thomas Chapel, located in the heart of Dollywood theme park, holds about 225 guests.

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 13, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 13, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

While fewer members belong to Southern Baptist congregations, more people are attending worship services and small groups and are being baptized.

During this time, one of the most important administrative actions a church needs to take is designating a housing allowance for its pastors.

A report published Aug. 6 by International Christian Concern said Christians in several coastal communities in Zanzibar continue to worship despite threats, harassment and occasional attacks.

In a world full of screens, this newspaper offers something special — a chance for kids to slow down, engage with real pages, and build a lifelong love of reading and reflection. It’s fun, colorful, ...

Adam Greenway has learned first-hand the challenges that come with transition and establishing new leadership in an organization. Today, Greenway appears to be all smiles while sharing how the last ...

Messengers voted 3,421 to 2,191—60.74 percent to 38.90 percent—in favor of a motion to “clarify” only churches with male pastors are considered in “friendly cooperation” with the SBC. Messengers to ...

Midwestern Seminary presented the 2023 Presidential Merit Award to this year’s recipient — John Yeats. The presentation was made during the seminary’s Alumni & Friends Yellow ballots went up across ...

Bundle subscriptions make it easy to provide copies for your congregation and homeschool, after-school, and community children’s programs. Check out the January 2026 pages of The Kids Edition below ...

The phone rings with news that takes your breath away. Stunning news. A tragic car accident leaving several family members dead or injured. What’s your church’s next move? The Tennessee Baptist ...