
‘Overwhelming’: NC Baptists respond to Helene’s destruction
North Carolina Baptist disaster response volunteers are partnering with churches to assist local residents with the long journey of recovery.

Family, friends mourn loss of retired missionary, ministry leader after attack
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.

Mississippi BSU minister Wayne Vandiver retires after 40 years
Wayne Vandiver retired from Baptist Student Union ministry after 40 years of service. To this day, Vandiver still has students from throughout all his years calling him because, as they note, “he’s still our BSU director.”

Nursing student experiences two medical miracles
Mahala Griffin-Halvorson, nursing student at Baylor University, gave birth to her son, Hudson, 13 weeks early, while her husband, Caleb, was in the hospital from serious injuries fighting a fire.

National WMU executive board approves next missions offering goals
The National Woman’s Missionary Union executive board set the next missions offering goals and heard a challenge from executive director

North Carolina Baptists celebrate 50 years of Happiness Retreat
North Carolina Baptists recently marked the 50th anniversary of the Happiness Retreat at Caraway Conference Center and Camp in Sophia.

Clear vision: Arkansas couple helps missionaries find housing at Hiding Place Hollow
Mike and Susan Phillips have a long history of involvement in missions. Through years of local and international mission trips,

Wheelchair no obstacle for 68-year-old’s baptism in Louisiana
Being wheelchair-bound could not stop 68-year-old Jack Butler from publicly declaring his faith in Jesus through baptism. Six men, three