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‘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.

For DC airport chaplain, disaster training becomes reality

February 3, 2025

Nace Lanier was at home Wednesday evening (Jan. 29) watching a movie with his family when he received an emergency text from Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, where he is senior chaplain.

New ministry blends hunger grants with community-centered ‘Dinner Church’ model

February 3, 2025

The Baptist General Association of Virginia has announced Food to Faith — an initiative that “brings mission and ministry together in a powerful new way.”

First person: Don’t be afraid to share your story

February 2, 2025

“Here’s the truth: your story matters. Your testimony matters. And even if no one believes you, there’s someone out there who desperately needs to hear it,” writes Tony Martin, editor of The Baptist Record.