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Tennessee church honors layman for 50 years as RA leader

October 4, 2024

Antioch Baptist Church in Humboldt recently honored Aubrey Wilson for 50 years as a faithful leader of young men through Royal Ambassadors (RAs).

Louisiana Disaster Relief team providing ‘cup of cold water in Jesus’ name’

October 3, 2024

Less than a week after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the U.S., a Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief feeding team is on the ground to “give a cup of cold water in Jesus’ name” to those affected by the powerful storm.

After Helene: Asheville church makes most of ‘high ground,’ serves nearby areas

October 3, 2024

Not all of Asheville is destroyed. Grace Baptist Church in West Asheville sits on high ground and was protected from the storm. That protection has allowed them to fill their building with donations that will be distributed to the hurting.

Maui Fire Caring Ministry engages with fire survivors

October 2, 2024

With support from the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention and Maui County Baptist Association, Pete and Donna Beal are leading a group of volunteers to develop a database of resources, identify needs and establish an ongoing ministry team.

‘Better every day, but it’s slow’: Relief efforts encourage NC, GA Baptists

October 2, 2024

Amid the damage and destruction left from remnants of Hurricane Helene, Baptists continue to provide needed support for those struggling in the hardest-hit areas of the Southeast.

Outdoor sportsmen ministry event aims to reach bow hunters

October 2, 2024

Approximately 15 of the churches in the Webster County Baptist Association were directly involved with some aspect of the latest sportsmen’s event, Aug. 24, and several other churches donated toward it.

Alaska Baptist exec Randy Covington announces retirement plans

October 1, 2024

Randy Covington, executive director-treasurer of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network, has announced his plans to retire from that role in September of 2025.

Georgia Baptist response to Helene aims to ‘help those who are helping others’

October 1, 2024

The Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s response to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene is comprehensive, according to chief operating officer David Melber. “We want to make sure we do not miss any church that needs our help,” he said.

Church planters attend assessment retreat, ‘affirm their call’

October 1, 2024

Church planting candidates recently gathered at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas, to confirm their calling and become better equipped as they embark on their potential church planting journey.