‘Modern day Ellis Island’: Refugees find help, hope in Charleston
A redeeming shift in its treatment of internationals is happening in Charleston, South Carolina. What was once a major port for enslaved people is now a harbor for diaspora groups, and Southern Baptists are an important part of the change.
Bellevue pastor Gaines transitioning from pastorate to itinerant ministry
Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, is transitioning out of the pastorate and into a ministry as an itinerant preacher, he announced today (Sept. 22) during the church’s worship services.
Pastor abducted following raid on worship service in Nigeria
Gunmen raided a worship service in Nigeria Nov. 19, then followed the fleeing pastor to his residence and ultimately abducted
Florida Baptist student missions team uplifts, supports youth in Cuba
This summer, a passionate group of Florida Baptist students and leaders embarked on an unforgettable missions trip to the remote Valley of Yumurí in Cuba’s Matanzas province.
Open Doors USA and Open Doors International part ways
Open Doors USA, the U.S.-based arm of the global Christian persecution watchdog, has parted ways with Open Doors International and
‘Immediate help’: BCM students around Georgia join Helene relief efforts
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers, supported by teams from other states, spread through the affected area. In some cases, they were joined by local college students.
Ministry at Arkansas jail ‘has exploded’ with professions of faith
The inmates at the Poinsett County jail are hearing the gospel and asking Jesus into their hearts. Since September, nearly
First person: Pastor, what are your blind spots?
“One of the most deadly challenges for leaders are blind spots. Everyone has them,” writes Phi Cooke. “The worst leaders don’t realize it, while the best are constantly on guard because they know how deadly those blind spots can be.”