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For many, a new year comes with resolutions and goals for a fresh start. And for Pastor Dhati Lewis of Blueprint Church in Atlanta, this year began with a new assignment that he’s ready to share with the world.

Southern Baptists have watched the denomination's membership decline for over a decade but an emerging trend holds promise: an uptick in church planting last year, including a number of multi-ethnic congregations. In Las Vegas, the denomination's SEND Network is planting 13 new churches. It's a strategic move in a high-profile city that's rapidly growing. It's also an uphill climb.

FRANKLIN, Ohio – The words on a t-shirt stood out and embedded themselves in church planter Reagan Wagoner’s memory: “I don’t want to go to Heaven. None of my friends

The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest evangelical group in the U.S. elected a new president Tuesday — Ed Litton. Litton, who has championed racial reconciliation, narrowly defeated Mike Stone, the favored far-right candidate. Judy Woodruff discusses the runoff vote with Ed Stetzer, a part of the Southern Baptist Convention and executive director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. Read the Full Transcript Judy Woodruff: The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant C...

A recent call to investigate the Executive Committee over abuse responses is the latest issue up for debate. Opposing factions in the SBC both say its future is at stake.

Common confessions and commitments Andrew said his church (@neartownchurch) participated with these other amazing churches. Keelan Cook (@keelancook) at UBA is also a resource there. Southeastern Alabama. John Thomas (@cyberjohn) reported on the Southeastern Alabama Baptist Association on several conversations theyve had as an association. The first one was with Fred Luter, the only African American to serve as president of the Southern Baptist Convention and our local ministers. Another racial...