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Missouri association partners with children’s home in Liberia
Several churches in the Black River Association in Kennett, Missouri, have begun assisting a ministry to children in the western African nation of Liberia.
WMU Pursue Conference asks attendees: ‘Who is at your table?’
The Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas Pursue Conference kept the Great Commission focus that has been at the heart of the organization since its beginning, while setting the stage for coming shifts.
Christians victims to sword attack in northern India
A group belonging to a Sikh warrior order last week attacked a pastor and another Christian with swords and knives in northern India’s Punjab state for leading church worship in their village.
Hannah’s story: Pregnancy resource center, church friends help ‘broken’ life find Christ
“God revealed Himself to me through the love and kindness of Pastor Richey and Melissa,” she said. “They did not look at my appearance. They accepted me as their own and introduced me to Jesus Christ.”
WMU Missions Celebration to bring ‘Joy’ to Indy
This year’s Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) Missions Celebration will be held in the Indiana Convention Center just prior to the 2o24 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting.
Baylor conveys land to Texas Baptists for new BSM building
Baylor University conveyed to Texas Baptists the deed for a parcel of land set to house the new 12,000-square-foot Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) building in a ceremony held Thursday, April 18, in Waco, Texas.
Union University trustees celebrate Dub Oliver’s 10th anniversary
Union University trustees during their April 5 meeting celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Union president Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver.
SBC rolling out new toolkit to combat sex abuse in churches
A five-step program to combat what some say is a rampant problem of sexual abuse in churches will roll out in June during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis.
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‘Huge heart and sincerity’: Beloved Christian singer Mandisa dies at 47
Mandisa, Grammy award-winning Christian music artist, passed away at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday (Apr. 18). She was 47, according to a news release by K-Love radio network. The cause of her death is not yet available.
What is the association’s role when a pastor leaves?
How many times do you see this: A pastor announces a call to another place of ministry, a pastor is under pressure to resign or is fired or a pastor dies from a disease or a tragic accident.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 21
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for April 21, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Inside the latest ‘worship war’: Can a song be ‘tainted’?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is Part I of a three-part series on worship music. Have you heard about the
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 28
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 28, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
SBC rolling out new toolkit to combat sex abuse in churches
A five-step program to combat what some say is a rampant problem of sexual abuse in churches will roll out in June during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis.
Hannah’s story: Pregnancy resource center, church friends help ‘broken’ life find Christ
“God revealed Himself to me through the love and kindness of Pastor Richey and Melissa,” she said. “They did not look at my appearance. They accepted me as their own and introduced me to Jesus Christ.”
Volunteer Baptists International to plan more than 100 missions trips this year
After retiring from full-time missions and ministry in 2007, Garry Eudy envisioned helping churches plan a few missions trips a year. The first year he planned six trips. The next year it doubled to 12. This year ….
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Hannah’s story: Pregnancy resource center, church friends help ‘broken’ life find Christ
“God revealed Himself to me through the love and kindness of Pastor Richey and Melissa,” she said. “They did not look at my appearance. They accepted me as their own and introduced me to Jesus Christ.”
SBC rolling out new toolkit to combat sex abuse in churches
A five-step program to combat what some say is a rampant problem of sexual abuse in churches will roll out in June during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis.
MaxFit gym providing ‘safe space’ through Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries
When Lauren Boyd and her family moved away from Birmingham, Alabama, in July 2020, she thought she was leaving her dream of starting a gym behind. But those concerns soon turned into an opportunity.
‘Historic’: Global Senders Forum draws sending delegations to join forces for gospel
The melody was the same, but the voices united in worship sang in numerous languages. “Then sings my soul,” sang a group in Arabic. Deaf believers lifted hands to sign “My Savior, God to thee, how great Thou Art.”
Hannah’s story: Pregnancy resource center, church friends help ‘broken’ life find Christ
“God revealed Himself to me through the love and kindness of Pastor Richey and Melissa,” she said. “They did not look at my appearance. They accepted me as their own and introduced me to Jesus Christ.”
SBC rolling out new toolkit to combat sex abuse in churches
A five-step program to combat what some say is a rampant problem of sexual abuse in churches will roll out in June during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis.
MaxFit gym providing ‘safe space’ through Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries
When Lauren Boyd and her family moved away from Birmingham, Alabama, in July 2020, she thought she was leaving her dream of starting a gym behind. But those concerns soon turned into an opportunity.
‘Historic’: Global Senders Forum draws sending delegations to join forces for gospel
The melody was the same, but the voices united in worship sang in numerous languages. “Then sings my soul,” sang a group in Arabic. Deaf believers lifted hands to sign “My Savior, God to thee, how great Thou Art.”