Tom Donaldson, a minister turned professional coach, shares his background and thoughts on following Christ in the marketplace.

‘For’ is not a word often used to describe Baptists. More often, Baptists are described by what they’re against. But ‘for’ is a word Texas Baptists can and should rally around.

Barnabas is one of the greatest people in the Bible because of his consistent encouragement of others. Zac Harrel encourages us to be like Barnabas.

Jason Dunton’s grandmother is remembered for her photographs. All those photos help his family to remember. Dunton compares the importance of these remembrances to the stories of the Bible.

Lee Welch, the executive director of the Dogwood Trails Baptist Association in Jacksonville, Texas, shares his background and thoughts on church and associational ministry.

Disappointment is one of the great disappointments of life. When it happens, what can we do? Luis Juárez describes how Jesus is our guide.

Dr. Lisa Rainey provides examples of people in the Bible who had every right to get even but instead denied themselves that right.

The leaders we choose say more about us than we may realize or be comfortable admitting. Editor Eric Black challenges us to step back from critiquing our leaders and to do some self-examination.

Amanda Tyler, the executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, considers the role of advocacy in the difference of outcomes between two religious liberty cases.

Benjamin Karner, the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Laredo, challenges us to pay attention to the people around us and to meet them at their point of need.

A Millenial representative, by teaching high schoolers, has learned about what is important to younger generations. Churches desiring to connect with Millenials and younger might be pleasantly surprised.

Dean Inserra, the lead pastor of CITYCHURCH in Tallahassee, Fla., compares cultural Christianity in the South with the identity of a true follower of Jesus.