“We’re going to shred this mortgage for the glory of God,” pastor Dennis Phelps said as charter members made their way to one of three shredders placed throughout the sanctuary.
A missiological initiative that started inauspiciously with a dream, will likely have a profound impact on the Baptist Churches of New England for years to come, according to Hal Haller, the associate executive director.
Carson-Newman University student Lexi Ray had one request upon returning from her Spring Break trip in early March. “Pray for this world and everyone in it.”
After a couple of stress-filled years, the majority of America’s pastors are feeling better about their ministries.
Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams are helping transport hay to Texas to aid livestock owners after recent wildfires in North Texas. Kentucky DR teams had collected hay from donations, but didn’t have any trucks or trailers to haul it.
The situation remains complex, with ongoing negotiations and tensions as both parties hold firm to their positions. Meanwhile, Southern Baptists have been actively engaged in providing aid and relief.
A $60 million museum that showcased the Bible’s role in American history will shut down less than three years after it opened.
At first glance the view was breathtaking, but it quickly put into perspective the gospel need in the area.
In February 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling in favor of parents who had utilized in vitro fertilization (IVF) and had their embryos dropped and destroyed at the fertility clinic.
“Our refugees come here, and the new moms need everything, especially if it is their first baby,” said Leslie Broome, Oasis education assistant and baby shower coordinator. “We love to partner with churches to have these baby showers.”
