
‘We need your help’: Ukrainian Baptists seek support, ‘strategic partners’ in U.S.
The future of religious freedom in Eastern Europe depends on Ukraine’s ability to engage the support of “strategic partners” in the West — both in churches and in government, leaders of the Evangelical Baptist Union of Ukraine said.

North Carolina BCH president taking indefinite leave of absence
Michael C. Blackwell, longtime president and CEO of the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, has taken a voluntary leave

Wyoming pastor navigates bad pipes, extreme weather and replanting church
“Part of being a replant is starting everything from scratch,” Wyoming pastor says. “I didn’t realize that I might be a project manager as well as a pastor. It seems that way sometimes.”

IMB missionary reflects on final conversations with dying man in Southeast Asia
International Mission Board missionary Nathaniel Creed stood at the bedside of Henry, a devout Muslim in Southeast Asia. He’d spent

SBC Executive Committee takes deeper look into McLaurin’s resignation
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee announced on Monday (Aug. 28) it is conducting an “internal review” into Willie McLaurin’s sudden departure from his role as interim president and CEO.

Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines: Cancer has spread to lungs
Following his recent diagnosis of kidney cancer, Steve Gaines shared in a video update Dec. 7 that the cancer has spread to his lungs.

5 church communication resolutions for 2024
Check out these five church communication resolutions to get you started right in the New Year.

Should associations sponsor missions trips?
Recently an anonymous post on a social media site for associational mission strategists asked participants about sponsoring missions trips. Should these only be done by churches, or should the associational organization also sponsor trips?