• Biblical Purity Message Expands Across HIV-Stricken Africa

  Nearly $1 million will go toward the expansion of a global abstinence program in Africa, where HIV/AIDS infections prevail.

• Southern Baptists Launch Annual Evangelistic Efforts

  Statewide evangelistic efforts were launched over the weekend by Southern Baptists months ahead of their annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

• Churches Struggle with Accepting, Rejecting Sex Offenders

  When it comes to hiring former sex offenders as ministers or other church staff, the priority is often the safety of the children. But when the offender wants to join the church as a congregant.

• What Church Switchers Look for in a Church

  A recent study revealed what adults search for when switching churches. The most important factor, the study found, is the beliefs and doctrine of the church.

• Study: What Standout, Growing Churches Have in Common

  Amid critical reports of churches becoming less effective in evangelism, LifeWay Research measured some of the top Southern Baptist churches that meet the evangelism criteria.