Israel launches attack on Iran; Iran retaliates with drone strikes
Israel launched a punishing military operation, which began late Thursday evening (June 12), against Iran.
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in high-stakes abortion case
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today (Dec. 1) in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that
Josh Duggar convicted of child pornography
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar, 33, was taken into custody Dec. 9 after a federal jury in Fayetteville, Arkansas,
Providing more than meals, meeting ‘critical’ need
For nine years, First Baptist Church in Portland has run a summer feeding program that does more than fill empty stomachs.
IMB releases prayer guide for Morocco earthquake victims
“We grieve the thousands of people who entered eternity after a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake, Sept. 8, in Morocco. As we face this lostness and devastation, we won’t be silent,” the International Mission Board urged.
Online ministry equips house churches in Central Asia
Nearly eight years after arriving in the United States as a refugee, Nathan Rostampour still reaches families in Central Asia with the
‘God-sized’ challenge: Church aims for 10,000 conversations across 5-year evangelism push
The goal is to have 2,000 conversations a year, which is approximately 40 conversations per week for this mid-sized congregation. “That’s not absurd, and that’s not lowballing,” said Rob Tims.
Georgia Baptists give Bibles to high school seniors
The Bibles, provided by The Gideons International, featured the school colors, and the gift bags were packed by the church youth groups. The bags included cookies, crackers, candy and messages such as “Jesus Loves You” written on them.