
Militants kill 92 in Nigeria, kidnap 60-plus in Christian villages
Militants killed about 92 people and kidnapped more than 60 in one week in the predominantly Christian villages of Nigeria’s

Soaring congregations focus on growth of God’s Kingdom
At a wonderful gathering many years ago, I learned from Christian spiritual and strategic experts about how congregations can effectively fulfill the Great Commission.

Mental health challenges facing today’s ministers
Pastors are not “supermen,” and they still struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges that often lead to ministerial burnout and occasionally suicide.

Cloer named president of Baptist College of Florida
Clayton Cloer, pastor of the Church at the Cross in Orlando, has been named president of the Baptist College of

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.

Roger Alford announces departure from Christian Index
Roger Alford, editor of The Christian Index for the past three years, announced his departure Friday (March 22) from the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s newsjournal, effective at the end of the month.

SBC EC leader urges unity, love ‘despite our disagreements’
In his first report to messengers as interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, Willie McLaurin

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 5
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 5, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.