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Opinion: When protesters come to church

January 23, 2026

Are you prepared for protesters to come to your church? Am I? I don’t want it to happen, but “want” is a different question. There

Remaining ‘committed’: Minnesota leaders reflect on church protest

January 22, 2026

In the aftermath of the disruption by Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters of a Southern Baptist worship service on Jan. 18, leaders in the Minnesota–Wisconsin

Reflecting on ministry impact of Tokyo Deaflympics

January 22, 2026

Tokyo was a whirlwind of colors, sounds and — most importantly — signs. For two weeks in November, the Deaflympics met in the capital city

First person: Taking the gospel where people are … YouTube?

January 22, 2026

I pastor a small church in the country — 45 minutes or so from the closest stop light. We average about 25 people in worship.

Conference leaders present information during a workshop where people are gathered to attend.

WMU’s board meeting underscores ‘meant for the mission’

January 21, 2026

Approximately 210 missions leaders from across the country gathered recently in Birmingham, Alabama, where they participated in general sessions, 22 conference options designed to equip and inspire, interactive opportunities and more.

Cities Church building photographed in the snow

Minnesota Baptist leaders denounce disruption of worship service

January 21, 2026

“We are united in the conviction that the gospel of Jesus transcends political agendas. … While we recognize the tensions surrounding federal enforcement, the local church is a place for spiritual transformation and biblical teaching, not a platform for political theater or coerced denouncements,” said Trey Turner, who leads the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention.