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Rural youth leader sees impact after stepping into role

October 4, 2026

“I think it’s been amazing to discover the gospel advancing … with all of our students,” said Kathy Barrett. In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic,

CEO continues 24-hour effort to initiate conversations about homelessness

October 3, 2026

This will be the third time that Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries, will sit on a bench for 24 hours to raise awareness for homelessness.

Rural church laboring to bring gospel to ‘every home’

October 1, 2026

The “Gospel to Every Home” initiative by the Kentucky Baptist Convention was unveiled in 2020, but it is still reaping Kingdom benefits in a rural

Former Oklahoma Baptist University president Bob Agee dies at 87

September 30, 2026

Bob Agee, who served as president of Oklahoma Baptist University for 16 years and later as president emeritus, died Sept. 26, the university announced in a statement.

BMCU President McMillin to retire in June 2027

September 30, 2026

Barbara C. McMillin, the eighth president of Mississippi’s Blue Mountain Christian University, has announced that she will retire June 30, 2027. She will complete her

Iowa Baptist executive Tim Lubinus to begin new ministry assignment

September 29, 2026

After more than 12 years of serving the churches of Iowa, Tim Lubinus is preparing to transition from his role as Baptist Convention of Iowa executive director into a new season of ministry. Early next year, Lubinus will move into a new ministry assignment with Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, focusing on global missions and other ministry opportunities connected to his experience and calling.