Leon and Javon Every never thought they’d be the kind of people who’d be in church every time the doors opened. But then church planting missionary Troy Gause replanted a new work in the old Baptist church building located just down the street from their house. “Seven of our grandkids ended up getting saved and baptized here,” Javon says. “Now, we’re here worshipping every Sunday.” NAMB photo by Ben Rollins
By Tony Hudson, posted March 7, 2026 in North American Mission Board MARRERO, La. – In almost every way possible, Leon and Javon Every of Marrero, La., looked like the heads of a traditional household.
Mike Ward, founder and director of Hope Road Ministry speaks at a variety of events and settings, including retreats and one-on-one meetings desiring to encourage pastors to stay the course in ministry. He sends out a weekly email every Monday at 7 a.m. and adds new pastors to the list each week.
By Leann Callaway, posted March 6, 2026 in SBC News DORA, Alabama – Every Monday at 7 a.m., Mike Ward, a former pastor himself, sends out a devotional email with a note of encouragement to hundreds of pastors across the United States, Guatemala, the Philippines and Africa. The email is provided as a free service, and new pastors are added to the list on a weekly basis.
Pastor Scott Melton this year is teaching Systematic Theology to 18 members.
By Karen L. Willoughby, posted March 6, 2026 in Churches & Ministry, Cooperative Program PONCA CITY, Okla. – An abundance of different kinds of food draws people to Northeast Baptist Church, where about 225 people participate in Sunday morning worship.
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By Brandon Porter, posted March 6, 2026 in First Person After a long day, helping someone else can feel like an interruption. But in 1 Corinthians 10, Paul reminds believers that real strength is seen when we set aside our own advantage and seek the good of others—just as Jesus did. Read how a life rooted in Christ frees a person to serve, even when it costs him.
(Left to right) Troy Bush, Julie Lowe, Ken Rucker, Camila Zolfaghari, Craig Mosgrove and Jimmy Baughcum hold a panel discussion at the Safer Churches event March 5 in Atlanta. Photo by Henry Durand
By Margaret Colson, posted March 6, 2026 in Sexual Abuse ATLANTA – Individuals from several states gathered March 5 at Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta for the Safer Churches workshop designed to equip leaders in creating ministry environments that protect the vulnerable from abuse as well as respond biblically when abuse does occur.
