Scott Barkley is a national correspondent at various outlets, including Investing.com and Baptist Standard Publishing. He focuses on themes of religion and spirituality, culture and society, and travel and tourism, often exploring topics related to Christianity, church administration, and religious practices. Scott's work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Pathway, Wilkes Journal Patriot, and The Daily Tribune News.
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Scott Barkley's coverage predominantly centers on topics related to Christianity, church, prayer, Bible study, and religious freedom. His focus is primarily on culture & society, government & politics, and family & relationships.
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By: Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard, Scott Barkley
GAZA STRIP (BP) — It is uncertain whether the lone Baptist Church in the Gaza Strip will rebuild as the area recovers, Christian Mission to Gaza founder Hannah Massad told Baptist Press more than six months into the October 2025 ceasefire.
By: Diana Chandler, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard, Scott Barkley
Because of my love for the local church and for pastoring, I think often about that role. I reflect on joys and blessings of my fourteen years of pastoring, but I also remember mistakes I made. If I were pastoring again, I would do these things more often:
By: Emily Mewborn, Diana Chandler, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard, Scott Barkley
BILLINGS, Mont. – Mikey Mewborn, vicepresidente de vida estudiantil del Seminario Teológico Bautista Mid-America (MABTS), aceptó recientemente el cargo de director ejecutivo y tesorero de la Convención Bautista del Sur de Montana. La conexión de un amigo, las reuniones con bautistas de Montana e incluso algunos viajes familiares de esquí contribuyeron a afianzar el aprecio de Mewborn por el Oeste.
By: Diana Chandler, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard, Scott Barkley
NASHVILLE (BP) – Después de que el profesor de teología Gregg Allison impartiera una clase sobre el Espíritu Santo a un grupo de bautistas del sur, un hombre mayor se le acercó. El hombre le dijo que llevaba 40 años siendo bautista del sur y que, hasta ese día, no había escuchado ni un solo sermón ni una sola lección sobre el Espíritu Santo. Su conclusión: «Me siento engañado».
By: Diana Chandler, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard, Scott Barkley
ORLANDO (BP) – Dos candidatos han manifestado su disposición a ser nominados para la presidencia de la Convención Bautista del Sur (SBC): el pastor Willy Rice, de Florida, y el pastor Josh Powell, de Carolina del Sur. Powell será nominado por el pastor Jay Hardwick, de Tennessee. Rice anunció su candidatura en un video en línea; se desconoce quién lo nominará.
By: Diana Chandler, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard, Scott Barkley
ORLANDO (BP) – Messengers to the SBC Annual Meeting will be faced with dozens of decisions and much discussion. The Worship Initiative is offering a resource leaders hope will help prepare the hearts of those decision makers as they travel to the meeting.
By: Brandon Porter, Diana Chandler, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard, Scott Barkley
Editor’s note: The following in an excerpt from “ Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life: Ethical Answers for Cultural Questions,” by Daniel Darling, released from B&H Publishing (May 2026).
By: Dan Darling, Brandon Porter, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard, Scott Barkley
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (BP) – When Corey Harrison struggled with deep anger in college, wondering why God created him Deaf, a friend invited him to a men’s retreat. There, Harrison recalled the love he experienced when his childhood church hired Deaf pastor Paul Cannon.
By: Scott Barkley, Deaf Church, Diana Chandler, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard
SMYRNA, Tenn. – The morning after her son was killed, Katrina Leonard knew only one thing: She had to go to church.
By: Zoë Watkins, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Erin Roach, Amanda Patterson, Mark Maynard, Diana Chandler
Every year Kentucky Baptist Mission Board staff members undergo a performance evaluation process. Each KBC team member completes a “self-evaluation” form and submits it to their supervisor who then reviews that form, fills out their own evaluation and meets with their team member for encouragement and feedback.
