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Nigerian pastor dies from snakebites on missions field
A pastor with the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN), an evangelical church in Nigeria, has died of a snakebite in the mission field where he was serving.

Former BWA general secretary Neville Callam dies after brief illness
The Baptist World Alliance announced Aug. 15 the passing of Neville Callam, BWA general secretary emeritus, after a brief illness.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 23, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Deadly earthquakes in Indonesia, Colombia take toll on effected areas
Deadly earthquakes continue to wreak havoc overseas. Over the weekend, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, reportedly killing at least 53 people. Colombia’s death toll from a magnitude-7.4 earthquake a week earlier has risen to at least 288, with more than 200 people missing.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 23, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

$2 billion to Christian groups for global aid
The White House announced plans to provide close to $2 billion in funding to faith-based and community groups for health and humanitarian assistance in more than a dozen countries, drawing praise from groups receiving funding and criticism from others for its emphasis on funding Christian organizations.

Diverse city offers myriad gospel opportunities
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”

Study: How welcoming is your church toward those with disabilities?
Pastors and churchgoers assume people with disabilities will feel at home in their church, but congregations haven’t always made sure that would be the case.
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Johnny Hunt’s final claim in lawsuit against SBC dismissed
A U.S. district court has once again dismissed a suit brought by Johnny Hunt. The final summary judgment on the only remaining claim in the case was issued Wednesday (Aug. 12).

Pastor Mike Stone shares hospice care update on daughter’s health
Mike Stone, who serves as pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear, Georgia, has shared that his daughter Sarah has entered hospice care.

‘Thanks to the Lord’: American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout released
Kevin Rideout is reported to be in good health and in the care of U.S. officials, SIM shared Friday (Aug. 14).

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 16, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

More than 1,000 nonprofits impacted by cybersecurity breach
A cybersecurity breach at Beacon CRM has exposed the personal data of supporters at more than 1,000 nonprofits, including several prominent Christian ministries.

‘Phantom Hacker’ scam resulting in billions of dollars in losses nationwide
GuideStone Financial Resources is encouraging individuals to be alert to a rapidly growing fraud scheme known as the “Phantom Hacker”

Pastors’ sense of calling up amid lagging satisfaction, study says
A newly released report by Barna Group and Gloo finds that while emotional strain and exhaustion has improved among pastors in the U.S., satisfaction has decreased from 72% in 2015 to 52% in 2026.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 16, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
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Deadly earthquakes in Indonesia, Colombia take toll on effected areas
Deadly earthquakes continue to wreak havoc overseas. Over the weekend, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, reportedly killing at least 53 people. Colombia’s death toll from a magnitude-7.4 earthquake a week earlier has risen to at least 288, with more than 200 people missing.

$2 billion to Christian groups for global aid
The White House announced plans to provide close to $2 billion in funding to faith-based and community groups for health and humanitarian assistance in more than a dozen countries, drawing praise from groups receiving funding and criticism from others for its emphasis on funding Christian organizations.

Diverse city offers myriad gospel opportunities
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”

Study: How welcoming is your church toward those with disabilities?
Pastors and churchgoers assume people with disabilities will feel at home in their church, but congregations haven’t always made sure that would be the case.

Deadly earthquakes in Indonesia, Colombia take toll on effected areas
Deadly earthquakes continue to wreak havoc overseas. Over the weekend, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, reportedly killing at least 53 people. Colombia’s death toll from a magnitude-7.4 earthquake a week earlier has risen to at least 288, with more than 200 people missing.

$2 billion to Christian groups for global aid
The White House announced plans to provide close to $2 billion in funding to faith-based and community groups for health and humanitarian assistance in more than a dozen countries, drawing praise from groups receiving funding and criticism from others for its emphasis on funding Christian organizations.

Diverse city offers myriad gospel opportunities
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”

Study: How welcoming is your church toward those with disabilities?
Pastors and churchgoers assume people with disabilities will feel at home in their church, but congregations haven’t always made sure that would be the case.





