
Partnerships proving vital to future IMB missions efforts
“I think the direction we are going to see global missions moving is to partner more with the global church to mobilize workers and increase momentum,” missionary says. The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10.

First-person: Peace that floods our hearts this Christmas season
Shalom, quiet stillness at dawn, a sleeping baby. What places and experiences come to mind when you think about peace?

Rashional Thoughts: Understanding, keeping up with Southern Baptists no easy task
“Even amid difficult business sessions, trustee board members and leaders — such as the SBC Executive Committee’s Carolyn Fountain of Louisiana — frequently showcase the joy of the Lord through lighthearted moments shared with their peers.”

Louisiana governor signs bills to shield churches from disruptions
Months after protesters stormed a Minnesota church, turning a sacred space into a scene of chaos, Louisiana is taking decisive action to shield its own congregations from similar threats.

Sexual Abuse Task Force releases update before final report
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Sexual Abuse Task Force has released its latest update on the progress of the independent investigation into

Christians targeted by Muslim mob seeking revenge over alleged video
A Muslim mob injured Christians, destroyed homes and looted Christian-owned shops and businesses May 20 after their plan to attack

Musician’s ‘terrible seasons’ lead to music project based on the psalms
God is close. That’s a truth singer-songwriter Mike Janzen learned during a difficult season in his life following a brain injury.

‘Wails of mourning’: Baptists among Nigerians killed in Christmas Eve attacks
A Baptist pastor and his wife were among nearly 200 Nigerians killed in a series of coordinated attacks that began Christmas Eve.