Training results in 17 churches planted in Zambia, still growing
The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10. The national goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $200 million.
This country has become ‘a burial ground for Christians,’ report says
In addition to countries persecuting Christians, International Christian Concern named six entities it identified as the world’s worst in terms of oppressing religious freedom and religious minorities.
Connecting with heritage: New Myanmar fellowship sends 1st missionaries to nations
As new International Mission Board missionaries gathered for a special commissioning service near Richmond, Virginia, on Dec. 7, six representatives of the Myanmar Baptist Churches USA fellowship traveled from Maryland.
Study: Majority of U.S. Christians want positive solution for both Israelis, Palestinians
“While a majority of American Christians support military action by Israel now, a much larger group believe lasting peace must come by mutual agreement of Palestinians and Israelis,” said Scott McConnell, Lifeway Research.
Arkansas Baptists missions group builds relationships, shares gospel in Brazil
“The whole goal with this [vision tour] is to connect Arkansas Baptist churches with partnerships in Brazil. They knew that up front.”
Young organists pull out all the stops to inspire interest
“I believe if more people start to realize that the organ can be used in contemporary worship, I think we will have an increase of organists,” said 14-year-old Storeé Denson.
Aussiedoodle Quigley deployed to offer comfort in times of disaster
Four-legged, fluffy, bright eyed, and sporting a yellow Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief harness, Quigley could be found at Balboa Baptist Church over a recent weekend comforting volunteers and survivors.
Dockery to trustees: SWBTS ‘in a very different place’ than 2022
“Southwestern Seminary is in a very different place than in September 2022,” said David Dockery, noting many factors. “All this has happened because of God’s providential kindness to us.”