Associational leaders called to foster culture of prayer among churches
Churches and individuals are encouraged to mark their calendars to pray on Oct. 22, when Southern Baptists are scheduled to observe a Day of Prayer for Associational Missions.
Muslim extremists kill pastor in Uganda; Christians destroy mosque
Muslim extremists in eastern Uganda killed a pastor Oct. 26 because of his refusal to “remove” his church building, Morning
First person: Handling the ‘intrusive burden of worry’
As another week of strikes on Iran approaches, Americans are bracing for soaring gas prices and sustained inflation. With an April 15 deadline looming, many taxpayers dread their final bill from the IRS. Here in West Tennessee, tornado season is now underway. So, how do we handle the worries of life?
IMB Hispanic missions team emphasizes discipleship
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the IMB is highlighting the contribution of Hispanics to global missions and celebrating the growing number of Hispanic churches committed to reaching the nations.
Chitwood: Embracing eternal hope in the New Year
“As for me, I will always have hope.” (Psalm 71:14a) Hope. Merely reading the word can stir our emotions, inspire
Uganda bill on Sharia courts sparks concern among Christian community
Uganda has proposed a bill that would establish Sharia courts nationwide, igniting concern over religious conversion rights, child custody protections and forced Islamic marriages.
Fewer Christian refugees find safe haven in US, new report says
A new report from Open Doors and World Relief found the number of Christians finding refuge in the U.S. after fleeing persecution in their native countries dropped from 32,248 in 2016 to 9,528 in 2022 — a decline of 70%.
Litton urges unity, salutes Midwest leaders at biennial summit
As nearly 1,000 church leaders from the Midwest convened in Illinois, Southern Baptist Convention President Ed Litton praised organizers and