Children’s music camp celebrates Christmas in July
Summer Music and Arts Camp for Kids — also known as SMACK — was hosted by William Carey University in Mississippi last week. They learned the importance of worship ministry and how they can use their skills and gifts in that arena.
Former BWA general secretary Neville Callam dies after brief illness
The Baptist World Alliance announced Aug. 15 the passing of Neville Callam, BWA general secretary emeritus, after a brief illness.
‘God in the valley’: Georgia pastor faces ALS diagnosis with faith
For 30 years, pastor Chris Pritchett has walked with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, Georgia, through seasons of joy, grief, uncertainty and loss. On Sunday (Aug. 23), he asked the church to walk with him.
Laos pastor tortured and killed for faith, local believers report
The body of a pastor with an officially recognized church in Laos was recently found with signs that he was
How stumbling Baptist associations regain focus
Stumbling associations are the most crucial of all associations because they often have wonderful potential but lack focus and proactive missional actions, writes George Bullard.
Sudan pastor jailed after prayer meeting for sick mother
Authorities in Sudan recently arrested and jailed a church leader on charges of witchcraft for leading a prayer meeting for
Pastor falls 30 feet off roof, preaches 2 days later
Pastor Mark Bishop, who plunged 30 feet from his roof and preached two days later, says it was prayer that
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for September 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 15, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.