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‘It hits very close to home’: Prayer needed for SC pastors, others still in Israel
At least three South Carolina pastors and their wives were among Southern Baptists who were in Israel Feb. 28 when

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 8
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for March 8, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Soaring congregations live into a future story of missional ministry
What is the difference between tell me the stories of Jesus, and tell me your story of Jesus?

Stop, analyze and verify: Is your church the next target?
“It is a real issue facing our churches”: As congregations increasingly manage finances and communications online, cybercriminals are taking notice.

Empty pews: Iranian reprisals shutter Israel’s houses of worship
Early Saturday morning (Feb. 28), as Israeli and American fighter jets began striking targets in Iran, every Israeli cellphone issued

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 8
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 8, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

Bringing hope, healing in Hot Springs
More than 100 patients received medical and dental care — and 21 people gave their lives to Christ — during the first Arkansas Baptist Medical-Dental Clinic of 2026, hosted at First Baptist Church Hot Springs.

Collegiate church planting missionary sees God work among Purdue students
EDITOR’S NOTE: This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1–8 and is focused on the theme
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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.

Worship pastor dies by suicide after sexual abuse arrest; church releases statement
Last week, former Kentucky pastor David Rodgers, 40, killed himself after being arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges, including possession of abuse materials exploiting a minor under 12.

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.

‘Pain, cold and death’: Russia/Ukraine war enters 4th year as believers hold tight to faith
Tuesday (Feb. 24) marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Valerii Antoniuk, president of the Ukrainian Baptist Union, marked the occasion in a video message.

Camp Mystic could be blocked from reopening until after investigation
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is reportedly calling on the Texas Department of State Health Services not to renew Camp Mystic’s 2026 license until investigations into the July 4, 2025 flooding are complete, according to multiple news sources.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 1, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

‘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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‘It hits very close to home’: Prayer needed for SC pastors, others still in Israel
At least three South Carolina pastors and their wives were among Southern Baptists who were in Israel Feb. 28 when

Stop, analyze and verify: Is your church the next target?
“It is a real issue facing our churches”: As congregations increasingly manage finances and communications online, cybercriminals are taking notice.

Bringing hope, healing in Hot Springs
More than 100 patients received medical and dental care — and 21 people gave their lives to Christ — during the first Arkansas Baptist Medical-Dental Clinic of 2026, hosted at First Baptist Church Hot Springs.

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.’

‘It hits very close to home’: Prayer needed for SC pastors, others still in Israel
At least three South Carolina pastors and their wives were among Southern Baptists who were in Israel Feb. 28 when

Stop, analyze and verify: Is your church the next target?
“It is a real issue facing our churches”: As congregations increasingly manage finances and communications online, cybercriminals are taking notice.

Bringing hope, healing in Hot Springs
More than 100 patients received medical and dental care — and 21 people gave their lives to Christ — during the first Arkansas Baptist Medical-Dental Clinic of 2026, hosted at First Baptist Church Hot Springs.

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.’





