
Campaign urges release of 7 ministers in Eritrea
21Wilberforce and the Baptist World Alliance are joining other Christian groups in calling for the release of seven church leaders in Eritrea who have been detained without trial more than 20 years.

Six months after fire, Missouri church looking to become ‘hub of support’
Providence Baptist Church’s new building in Williamstown, Missouri, is under construction, after its previous building was destroyed in a fire here, Jan. 4.

Black Friday sales hit record levels; Baptists gear up for Giving Tuesday
Congratulations if you survived shopping on Black Friday (Nov. 28). The annual shopping tradition for many families prompted sales to hit record levels this year, rising about 4% from 2024, according to multiple media reports.

Human rights advocate dispels myths about persecuted church
Fruitfulness, faithfulness and vision characterize the persecuted church in many parts of the globe, an advocate for international religious freedom says.

SBC Executive Committee chair sets Oct. 5 meeting for final decisions related to investigation
The next meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee board of trustees is set for Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 10:30

Jeffress seeks to rebuild historic Dallas sanctuary following fire
After the fire that all but destroyed the historic chapel at First Baptist Dallas on Friday (July 19), senior pastor Robert Jeffress promised congregants that the church will rebuild.

Mark Snowden reflects on 45 years of missions and ministry
On April 15, Mark Snowden will officially retire from his role as director of missional leadership for the Cincinnati Area Baptist Association, where he has led the past 10 years.

Student leaders in Ohio challenged to ‘flourish’ for Christ
The State Convention of Baptists in Ohio recently held Super Summer at Cedarville University — and it yielded many decisions for Christ and commitments to ministry and missions.