- Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 March 9, 2026

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Small churches are important

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Small churches are important

March 9, 2026

By Bob Rogers I sometimes hear people say, “Our church is small.” Their tone of voice seems to imply that they think they are unimportant…

Next Gen Summit combats crisis of anxiety with Christ-like compassion

A panel answers questions about anxiety, neurodivergence, and walking alongside parents during the Next Gen Summit on Feb. 19 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Madison. (Photo credit: Bart Lambright)

Next Gen Summit combats crisis of anxiety with Christ-like compassion

March 5, 2026

Nominees sought for Mississippi Baptist Convention posts

Nominees sought for Mississippi Baptist Convention posts

March 4, 2026

FIRST-PERSON: Persecution and protection of Iranian Christians

FIRST-PERSON: Persecution and protection of Iranian Christians

March 3, 2026

Explore the Bible: March 8

Explore the Bible: March 8

March 3, 2026

ERLC releases practical
guide addressing artificial
reproductive technologies
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has released a new practical guide designed to help churches navigate the topic of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). The free guide, released Tuesday (Feb. 24), is titled “Desiring Children: A Practical Guide to Addressing Assisted Reproductive Technologies in the Church.” It contains a theological framework addressing the topic of ARTs from a biblical worldview and offers answers to practical scenarios that ministry leaders may face or have faced regarding the topic. The guide also contains a list of additional resources on ARTs from a variety of Christian sources. The guide was written by the ERLC research team, led by RaShan Frost, ERLC director of research and senior fellow. “The desire to have children of one’s own is a good and natural desire that recognizes the gift sons and daughters are to our families and our societies. Unfortunately, due to the fall in Genesis 3, the desire to have children is often complicated by the devastating reality of infertility,” Frost wrote in the guide’s forward.