
Samaritan’s Purse plane hijacked in South Sudan; suspect arrested
A small single-propeller airplane belonging to Samaritan’s Purse was hijacked by an armed man Tuesday (Dec. 2) in South Sudan.

Christian actor, evangelist Kirk Cameron reignites debate on hell
Kirk Cameron recently reignited an old debate after publicly questioning the traditional doctrine of hell, which has been well known for three words: eternal, conscious torment.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 14
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 14, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.

George Bullard’s new book released by TAB Media Group
Most congregations have not fully captured God’s vision for them and too often settle for average — rather than strive

Evangelist’s case goes before the Supreme Court
Authorities arrested Gabriel Olivier in 2021 after refusing to remain in a designated protest zone in Brandon, Mississippi.

National WMU’s Wisdom-Martin announces 2027 retirement plans
“Faithfulness in this season calls me to be present with my family in a way that cannot be sustained by the obligations of my current ministry role. Our mission remains unchanged because it is rooted in God’s calling, not in one individual. God’s plan for this organization is bigger than any single person’s role. I have every confidence the Lord will guide and undergird WMU. His faithfulness does not change.” —Sandy Wisdom-Martin

First person: Why I’m not a fan of longer sermons
Okay, I admit my subjectivity here. And, I realize some (if not many) readers will disagree with me.

‘Ultimate gift’: Reaching every inmate in South Carolina at Christmas
For 49 years, South Carolina Baptists have provided a Christmas gift to every inmate in the state, bringing hope to nearly 1 million people over the life of the ministry.