Youth, women in Indonesia targeted by extremists
The head of Indonesia’s counter-terrorism agency said officials are focusing on protecting teenaged children and women from Islamic radicalization as they have become the most targeted groups.
‘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.
Hawaii Baptist ministry leader retires after four decades of service
After 41 years of faithful service among Hawaii Pacific Baptists, Sean Lathrop has retired, effective Feb. 1.
California wildfires threaten lives, homes; Baptist volunteers on standby
As wildfires threaten lives and thousands of structures near Los Angeles, Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers in California remain on standby, according to Coy Webb, crisis response director for Send Relief.
Nate Adams announces retirement plans after nearly 20 years as executive director
During the Feb. 24–25 meetings of Illinois Baptist State Association Board Committees, Nate Adams shared with board leadership his desire
Messengers come to Indiana prepared to do business
Of 50 motions presented during the SBC Annual Meeting, one passed, seven were rejected, eight were ruled out of order and 33 were referred to various SBC entities or the Executive Committee.
First person: ‘Senior Saints’ and what sainthood is about
Every year in Mount Vernon, Illinois, new “Senior Saints” are nominated. I am delighted that our community honors their service
Church in Indonesia celebrates Christmas despite ‘potential attacks’
A pastor came under pressure from local Muslims in Indonesia on Christmas Eve to announce that Christmas services were cancelled even though his church won approval to hold the celebrations, Morning Star News reported.