Convicted killer of Texas pastor executed
February 6, 2025
Texas executed Steven Nelson on Feb. 5 for the 2011 murder of Clint Dobson, pastor of NorthPointe Baptist Church in Arlington.
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Tennessee Baptists seek to ‘amplify’ VBS momentum
February 6, 2025
Tennessee Baptist Mission Board leaders are doubling down on their commitment to keep this summer tradition thriving for generations to come.
Family, friends mourn loss of retired missionary, ministry leader after attack
February 6, 2025
Family, friends and others in the Orlando community are morning the loss of 85-year-old Lucy Pat Curl, a long-time pastor’s wife who died after being attacked Jan. 31 during a home invasion.
‘Miracle at Mount Zion:’ Constructing a building, new life in Christ
February 6, 2025
After nearly six years from the time its sanctuary was destroyed by a tornado, Mount Zion Baptist Church moved into a rebuilt sanctuary on Jan. 19.
‘Horrific tragedy’: Churches near fatal plane crash respond, seek prayer partners
February 5, 2025
“When the crash happened, I got an alert on the Citizens app [and] I immediately knew that one of my members lived in that area, so I reached out to her,” said Philadelphia pastor Gerald Waters.
‘Divine appointment’ connects pastor with 9-year-old boy fighting cancer
February 5, 2025
Pastor Roger Sherrer said, “It was the most impactful knock on a door I had ever made.”
‘Equip and rejuvenate’: Conclave conference draws nearly 800 youth ministers, spouses
February 4, 2025
Nearly 800 youth ministers and spouses from 21 different states attended this year’s three-day Conclave conference in Chattanooga last month.
BSM and church key to discerning call to ministry
February 4, 2025
“I remember praying to God, crying and saying, ‘God, I don’t have anywhere else to go. I don’t have any other reason for life. I need help, and I need you,’” Ethan Hollis said.
Immigrant Brazilian congregation thriving after joining Boston church network
February 4, 2025
“They had gone through a tough situation; the pastor left … and they asked me what they should do. We asked for wisdom from above,” said Joe Souza, BCNE’s Boston area regional coordinator and immigrant ministry leader.
College students offered ‘on-the-job’ training in Christian service
February 3, 2025
From ministering to local children with dyslexia to leading sports camps internationally, East Texas Baptist University’s Great Commission Center offers students “on-the-job training” in Christian service.
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