Woman survives, man dies in separate attacks over faith
September 5, 2021
KIBUKU DISTRICT, Uganda — A Christian woman survived an attempt on her life, but a Christian man was killed in Uganda because of his faith.
International News
Bibles ‘held hostage’ by Sudanese officials
September 4, 2021
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Christian leaders in Sudan said government officials detained a shipment of Bibles, demanding custom fees even though Bibles are exempt. In August,
India police arrest Christians for comforting bereaved Hindu
September 3, 2021
PHOOLPUR, India — Three Christians were jailed in India on Aug. 3 after two of them were attacked for comforting a bereaved Hindu man. Neel
Florida Baptist Haitian churches to spearhead convention’s relief effort to quake-damaged Haiti
September 3, 2021
Florida Baptists have launched a relief effort to help survivors and communities devastated when a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the Tiburon Peninsula in southern Haiti
Mississippi Baptists commit $50,000 in relief to Haiti/Afghanistan
August 31, 2021
The executive committee of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, meeting Aug. 24 at Garaywa Camp and Conference in Clinton, unanimously approved $50,000 for Southern Baptists’
US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan brings mix of concern, optimism
August 30, 2021
U.S. troops are out of Afghanistan for the first time in nearly 20 years — a milestone some Baptist leaders see as part of a
Taliban rule brings uncertainty, fear to Afghan Christians
August 28, 2021
The Taliban’s August takeover of Afghanistan has filled many in the secretive underground Christian church with fear and uncertainty. “We are telling people to stay
Send Relief responds to humanitarian needs in Afghanistan and Haiti
August 27, 2021
Following the Taliban’s seizure of power in Afghanistan and destruction in Haiti after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, Send Relief is working with global partners to help.
Kidnapped girl released, raising hope for other captives
August 26, 2021
CHIBOK, Nigeria — A girl abducted by the terrorist group Boko Haram seven years ago was recently reunited with her parents, raising hope that other
Ukrainian congregation, other area ministries ‘revolutionized’ by committed Alabama couple
August 26, 2021
Slavic Rymskyi has been known to call them “Pa” and “Nana.” For the ministry leader of First Baptist Church in Belgorod-Dnestrovsky, Ukraine, Rymskyi sees Jim
Latest News
-
Opinion: Before you criticize the SBC, read thisJune 17, 2026/0 Comments -
Former national WMU president Hoffman dies at 90June 17, 2026/ -
