
Merck named as next director for Dakota Baptist Convention
The Dakota Baptist Convention Executive Board voted unanimously on March 21 to call Lee Merck as its new executive director.

Dallas Baptist student saves man’s life with CPR
Dallas Baptist University student Emma Dilley saved a man’s life after performing CPR on him. He was suffering from an asthma attack.

USCIRF report: Religious freedom in Iran ‘sharply’ deteriorating
Religious freedom and human rights conditions in Iran — which already were bleak — have “sharply deteriorated,” the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reported in an update released Sept. 11.

‘The Lord has a plan,’ Yahweh Baptist pastor says of deadly KY tornadoes
Bob Waldridge had a bad feeling on the night of Dec. 10. There were reports of tornadoes bearing down on

Afghan Christians continue to endure persecution following Taliban takeover
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says Christians and religious minorities face increased persecution in the aftermath of U.S.

Another SBC leader refutes allegations in sexual abuse report
Southern Baptist leaders and others mentioned in the sexual abuse report released May 22 continue to come forward to refute

Mountain tragedy draws two churches together across Arizona, Illinois
“While this tragedy has made us all heartsick, the Father has used it to knit the hearts of our two congregations together around this mission to not just build a home but to bring the gospel to those who need Christ,” —Pastor Brian McCoy

William Carey University mourns passing of president emeritus Tommy King
William Carey University mourns the passing of President Emeritus Tommy King, whose wisdom guided the university for more than 15 years – overseeing explosive growth in student enrollment and visionary expansions …