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Dear Class of 2024, ‘Tis the season for graduation addresses, and as a college professor for many years I’d like to share some thoughts with you (and others who might want to listen in).

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) — As a pastor and evangelism professor, Tim Beougher is always looking for opportunities to share the gospel. This week, though, he has spent time on God’s creation — the outdoors and golf — with the desire to be an ambassador for his city.

NASHVILLE (BP) – The Lord used many influences to bring North Carolina pastor Bruce Frank to faith in Jesus Christ. Family members, friends and coaches all played a role in helping Frank in his salvation journey.

HIDALGO, Mexico (BP) – More than 150 Baptists forced from their homes because of their faith are protesting a local government plan to let them return home if they pay their persecutors $9,026, CSW (formerly Christian Solidarity Worldwide) said May 16.

NAPLES, Florida (BP) – When Pastor Chris Butler took the helm at North Naples Baptist Church in 2016, he inherited a congregation on the brink of closure, dwindled to just 40 members. Just two weeks into his pastoral tenure, multiple outside ministries came to him and asked whether the church was selling its building.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) — Churchgoers are more interested than involved in prison ministry, but most say they’d be fine sharing a street or a pew with someone who has been incarcerated.

Rebekah Lockhart drove past leafy, vibrant banana trees on her way to the airport in Uganda. As she passed them, she wondered if she would ever see them again. Was this the last time she would be in this land she had grown to love?

Resolutions portal to close next week; Rummage launches video series in preparation for 2024 SBC Pastors’ Conference; Indy pre-registration approaches 8,000.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – One of the most effective ways Lifeway Christian Resources serves the local church is by empowering church leaders with relevant resources that catalyze health, growth and impact. That’s the message the organization hopes messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention in June will take away from their visit to The Lifeway Village in the exhibit hall.

Acknowledging God’s sovereignty helps us seek reconciliation with others, forgiving them and allowing God to restore and renew our relationships.