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‘Terrifying crisis’ in Nigeria sparks debate on religion
Nigeria was the first country mentioned in the introduction of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom’s annual report released on Wednesday (March 4) describing its “terrifying crisis of religious violence” and connecting it to the politics of the country.
Beth Moore announces next steps in ministry
Bible teacher and bestselling author Beth Moore announced Thursday (March 5) that her ministry will stop holding large-scale Living Proof events in 2027.
Recovery ministry leads to new church, helps former addicts ‘never pick up a needle again’
“We wanted to reach people who were struggling with drugs, alcohol, and homelessness,” said church planter Fred Weymouth, “because those are the things Casey and I used to struggle with.”
Does your church know how to ‘pray with abandon’? See how this state is offering help.
“There was just this cry — we don’t feel like we know how to pray and be effective.”
Compassion ministry impacting lives through couple’s ‘heavy heart’ for Puerto Rico
This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1–8 and is focused on the theme “More Than a Gift” and the theme verse of Ephesians 3:20–21.
Cirincione announces resignation as Nevada state executive
Damian Cirincione, executive director of the Nevada Baptist Convention since September of 2021 announced his resignation Feb. 23 in a meeting with the executive board. A letter and video were sent Feb. 27 to pastors and leaders in Nevada.
Evangelist ‘crosses’ America with a message
When Leo Lytle pulls off the side of the road, he does not knock on doors, deliver a sermon or brandish a Bible. He simply waits.
Texas and Southern Baptists 1 year into new church planting agreement
Texas Baptists and Southern Baptists are one year into a revised church planting agreement.
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UPDATE: Baptist group headed home from Israel
A group of Baptists who were in Israel when the U.S. and Israel launched attacks against Iran are reportedly headed home.
Beth Moore announces next steps in ministry
Bible teacher and bestselling author Beth Moore announced Thursday (March 5) that her ministry will stop holding large-scale Living Proof events in 2027.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 1
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for March 1, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Baptist group shelters in Jerusalem hotel bunker
IMB President Paul Chitwood confirmed missionaries were unharmed and urged prayer for believers and soldiers.
First person: Could you visit Iran? Start praying.
‘When the doors are opened, seek out ways to visit Iran. In the meantime, seek out Persians who are living among us.’
Winter storm update: Baptist teams tackle icy conditions to help those in need
A storm system that has moved across much of the U.S. is wreaking havoc on millions as snow, sleet and freezing rain are leaving many without electricity and unable to travel.
Soaring congregations ask God to pull them forward into the future
Merlin the magician, as depicted in T.H. White’s 1958 book “The Once and Future King,” is an enchanting wizard. He experiences time in a unique way. Born in the future, he views the present from the perspective of what has already materialized.
‘Open mic legend’ Wiley Drake remembered as ‘one of a kind in SBC life’
Wiley Drake, a California pastor who rallied Southern Baptists to boycott Disney in the 1990s, has died.
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Recovery ministry leads to new church, helps former addicts ‘never pick up a needle again’
“We wanted to reach people who were struggling with drugs, alcohol, and homelessness,” said church planter Fred Weymouth, “because those are the things Casey and I used to struggle with.”
Evangelist ‘crosses’ America with a message
When Leo Lytle pulls off the side of the road, he does not knock on doors, deliver a sermon or brandish a Bible. He simply waits.
First person: Are churches facing a ‘demographic winter’?
The aging faithful within our congregations are a blessing and an essential resource that is too often overlooked. However, it is also true that within a few decades, much of this cohort will have entered eternity. If Ryan Burge’s chart is correct, there will not be enough GenXers, Millennials and Zoomers to sustain many of these denominations.
Church plant led by former Muslim bringing gospel to unreached city
EDITOR’S NOTE: This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1–8 and is focused on the theme
Recovery ministry leads to new church, helps former addicts ‘never pick up a needle again’
“We wanted to reach people who were struggling with drugs, alcohol, and homelessness,” said church planter Fred Weymouth, “because those are the things Casey and I used to struggle with.”
Evangelist ‘crosses’ America with a message
When Leo Lytle pulls off the side of the road, he does not knock on doors, deliver a sermon or brandish a Bible. He simply waits.
First person: Are churches facing a ‘demographic winter’?
The aging faithful within our congregations are a blessing and an essential resource that is too often overlooked. However, it is also true that within a few decades, much of this cohort will have entered eternity. If Ryan Burge’s chart is correct, there will not be enough GenXers, Millennials and Zoomers to sustain many of these denominations.
Church plant led by former Muslim bringing gospel to unreached city
EDITOR’S NOTE: This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1–8 and is focused on the theme