
Two-week ceasefire announced with Iran; what next?
President Trump announced on Truth Social late yesterday afternoon that he would “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” subject to Iran’s “agreeing to the complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.”

New Mexico Baptists launching webinar series to address social, moral issues
A Southern Baptist policy manager will headline a new series of webinars from the Baptist Convention of New Mexico, offered by its Christian Life Committee.

Stress tops mental challenges pastors face, study says
In the current fast-paced, high-pressure American culture, pastors are stressed and they know that needs to change, a recent study

This country has become ‘a burial ground for Christians,’ report says
In addition to countries persecuting Christians, International Christian Concern named six entities it identified as the world’s worst in terms of oppressing religious freedom and religious minorities.
BCNE makes history, elects Brazilian pastor president
The Baptist Churches of New England made history Nov. 4 when they elected Lierte Soares Jr., a Massachusetts pastor from Brazil, as their president.

Connecting with heritage: New Myanmar fellowship sends 1st missionaries to nations
As new International Mission Board missionaries gathered for a special commissioning service near Richmond, Virginia, on Dec. 7, six representatives of the Myanmar Baptist Churches USA fellowship traveled from Maryland.

Technology and faith: 3 big issues to watch in 2023
Since 2020, I have sought to write about some of the top technology issues to be aware of and how

New England Hispanic churches building missions momentum in Spain
Momentum continues in the partnership between the Baptist Churches of New England and the International Mission Board in Europe. Learn more about its success.