
Chayasirisobhon to be nominated as SBC first VP
A California pastor, director of missions for his association and president of the state’s Baptist convention, Victor Chayasirisobhon, plans to

TX chaplaincy relations director Bobby Smith dies
Bobby Smith, founding director of Chaplaincy Relations with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, died Oct. 18. He was 68.

Five Christians killed in Nigeria; another on trial for blasphemy
Extremists killed five people and put another on trial for blasphemy as the onslaught against Christians continues in Nigeria. Islamic

Willy Rice announces plans to nominate Mike Stone for SBC president
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Willy Rice announced Monday (June 5) he intends to nominate Georgia pastor Mike Stone for SBC

‘It’s a mess’: DR volunteers say Hurricane Idalia cleanup will be long, arduous
Cleanup is underway in south Georgia after a pummeling blow by Hurricane Idalia knocked trees onto homes and downed powerlines, leaving thousands without electricity in the summer heat.

‘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.

Ouachita Baptist University trustees stand behind president amid faculty’s vote of no confidence
The faculty of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, has issued a vote of no confidence in President Ben Sells.