IMB’s digital strategies impacting unreached corners of Central Asia
February 22, 2024
“With digital engagement, we are able to reach into places we can’t normally go,” said one IMB missionary
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Mental health challenges facing today’s ministers
February 22, 2024
Pastors are not “supermen,” and they still struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges that often lead to ministerial burnout and occasionally suicide.
Statement from Send Relief on SBC abuse response funds
February 21, 2024
Clarifying statement and letter from Send Relief leaders was released today following ARITF’s earlier announcement of a new independent nonprofit organization being formed to assist with abuse reform efforts in the SBC.
Age no deterrent for 89-year-old church planter
February 21, 2024
Nation’s oldest church planter? Age no deterrent for 89-year-old Donald Voyles in starting one of Georgia’s newest congregations.
Ukrainian pastor reflects on war, says many Russians see conflict as ‘holy war’
February 21, 2024
Mykhailo “Michael” Cherenkov says he believes America should continue helping Ukraine in the war with Russia.
SBC abuse reform efforts energized by latest announcement
February 21, 2024
“Given the current legal and financial challenges facing the SBC and [EC], the formation of a new independent organization is the only viable path that allows progress toward abuse reform to continue unencumbered.” —Josh Wester, ARITF chair
SBC Exec Comm trustees handle variety of business items
February 20, 2024
Proposed $190 million CP allocation budget for the upcoming 2024–25 fiscal year is down $5 million from the current 2023–24 budget year. EC trustees also approve Credentials Committee’s recommendation to disaffiliate 4 churches.
Christians’ homes in Pakistan hit by gunfire, fuel bombs
February 20, 2024
Muslims fired gunshots and threw fuel bombs at the homes of Christians in a village in Pakistan at 2 a.m. on Feb. 12 for supporting an opposing political party in last week’s elections, Morning Star News reported.
Rhonda Kelley remembered as gracious first lady, champion for women
February 20, 2024
Funeral services will be held Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. (with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m.) at First Baptist Church Fairhope, Alabama, and a memorial service will take place Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at New Orleans Seminary.
‘Crazy preacher’ claims Guinness record with ‘ice mile’ swim
February 20, 2024
In upper East Tennessee, pastor Don Winters of Sugar Grove Baptist Church in Butler is lovingly referred to by some family and friends as the
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