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GuideStone’s chief investment officer David Spika to retire

September 29, 2023

David Spika, GuideStone Financial Resources chief investment officer, has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year.

Foot washing, serving others in ‘worst neighborhood in America’

September 29, 2023

Along Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia, it’s typical to see people slumped over, arms dangling and knuckles grazing the concrete. You need to watch your step, and might have to push a hypodermic needle to the side with your shoe.

IMB trustees approve 72 missionaries, celebrate financial outlook

September 28, 2023

International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 72 full-time, fully funded missionaries during their Sept. 27-28 meeting near Richmond, Virginia.

Kentucky church records 120 baptisms at Godstock

September 28, 2023

The 30th anniversary of Godstock — a weekend evangelistic event of Hillvue Baptist Church — gives evidence to the truth of Ephesians 3 that God is “able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.”

Sending Celebration highlights unity as IMB missionaries prepare to go

September 28, 2023

Peter and Tina Kim know that Asians in the growing city of São Paulo, Brazil, are in a unique position. As second, third and fourth generation immigrants, many Asians in São Paulo never quite fit into the culture of those around them.

Fewer Christian refugees find safe haven in US, new report says

September 28, 2023

A new report from Open Doors and World Relief found the number of Christians finding refuge in the U.S. after fleeing persecution in their native countries dropped from 32,248 in 2016 to 9,528 in 2022 — a decline of 70%.

Prison initiative boosts man’s call to share truth with fellow inmates

September 28, 2023

Four years ago, Arkansas Baptist State Convention celebrated the beginning of a partnership with Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis and the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Changed lives take time, ‘patience’ in historic Nevada town

September 28, 2023

“To reach people, it takes a lot of honesty, one-on-one conversations and consistency,” pastor Austin White told The Baptist Paper. He could have added “patience.”

First person: 10 guidelines when studying the Bible’s tough passages

September 27, 2023

How do you deal with tough passages in Scripture, especially with those difficult passages that challenge such comforting doctrines as eternal security?