
At nearly 100, this Air Force veteran continues to serve through singing
Alva “Al” Lyle, who turns 100 years old in January, continues to play an active role within his church family. Born when Calvin Coolidge was U.S. President and the cost of a postage stamp was 2 cents, Lyle found …

‘They just became my people’: Retired crisis center director reflects on God’s faithfulness
After 38 years of uplifting the downtrodden, Datha Ray recently retired from her role as crisis center director for Lauderdale Baptist Association in Marion, Mississippi.

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

Louisiana church has ‘awakening of unity’ 11 months after fire
Eleven months after a fire destroyed most of the facilities of the New Friendship Baptist Church, Pollock, Louisiana, the congregation is amid a rebirth.

New W.A. Criswell bio delves into life of influential pastor
While many are familiar with the name “Criswell,” few know the man behind the name as well as O.S. Hawkins. With his book “Criswell: His Life and Times,” Hawkins aims to help readers see learn more about the famed pastor.

Pakistani activists seek end to abuse of blasphemy laws
With a soaring number of blasphemy allegations in Pakistan in 2023, rights activists are reiterating demands for legislation against blatant abuse of the country’s notorious blasphemy laws.

NM campus minister mourned amid ongoing investigation
Campus minister Steve Timmons, 62, was remembered at a memorial service July 1 as New Mexico State Police continue to

WMU and its impact on churches shared by a coal miner’s daughter
Sandy Wisdom-Martin, Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) national executive director-treasurer, shared her story of missions legacy and learning set by her father and the small Baptist church where she grew up.