As Southern Baptists, the powerful words of the Great Commission are at the heart of everything we do. At the ERLC, we are committed to working for religious freedom both here and internationally so that our missionaries can fulfill that Great Commission. Join us on Thursday, August 26 at 11:00 a.m. ET to hear about…
Over the past several years, the world has seen a significant increase in the number of refugees, most notably in Europe as a result of the war in Ukraine and in the Middle East as a result of the U.S. departure from Afghanistan. And as we look ahead, knowing how to serve immigrants coming into the…
On January 13, 1984, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation designating January 22 as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. (January 22, 1973, was the day the U.S. Supreme…
On January 13, 1984, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation designating January 22 as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. (January 22, 1973, was the day the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion-on-demand in all 50 states.) Churches around the United States use the day, the third Sunday in January, to celebrate God’s gift of…
To make our churches safe from abuse, we must be proactive. Developing policies and procedures ahead of time, training and educating staff and volunteers, as well as partnering with abuse experts will set your church up well to be a safe place for your community. Here are five essential action steps you can implement to…
On January 13, 1984, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation designating January 22 as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. (January 22, 1973, was the day the U.S. Supreme…
To make our churches safe from abuse, we must be proactive. Developing policies and procedures ahead of time, training and educating staff and volunteers, as well as partnering with abuse experts will set your church up well to be a safe place for your community. Here are five essential action steps you can implement to…
Orphan and Widow Sunday reminds us to align our hearts with the call to practice true religion (James 1:27), caring for orphans and widows. Here are three ways a believer can be mindful of them throughout the year. Be Near to the Brokenhearted Scripture tells us clearly that God is close to the brokenhearted (Ps.…
January 18, 2026 is the annual Sanctity of Life Sunday in Southern Baptist churches. Download a free bulletin insert and prayer guide from the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC)…