
Barber recalls ‘bold’ Southern Baptists, urges cooperation amid trials
SBC President Bart Barber challenged trustees to “look past those who tear down” and focus on cooperation.

Hispanic church leaders among voices responding to SBC EC staff cuts
Two letters have been sent to the SBC Executive Committee — one representing Hispanic church leaders and the other from Asian American leadership — expressing concerns over the EC’s recent layoffs.

‘Go where the people are’: Mississippi Baptists engaging state fairgoers with gospel
Mississippi Baptist volunteers will be working with their state Baptist evangelism tent at the 2023 Mississippi State Fair.

Panama believers welcome 42 into the faith through partnerships
The pandemic provided an opportunity for believers in Panama to truly love their neighbors and show Christ’s love through their

Group calls for freeing of 11 Christians imprisoned in Libya
Amnesty International this week called for annulment of the convictions of 11 Christians in Libya sentenced to prison under charges

Russian Baptists continue to meet after ‘house of prayer’ sealed
The Russian Supreme Court in Moscow is scheduled Aug. 28 to hear the appeal of an unregistered Baptist church in Kurganinsk whose building was sealed by government officials in May.

Bivocational pastors, future of ministry sparks podcast discussion
Dan Summerlin, who retired after serving at churches small and large in a 40-year career, said young men considering the call to ministry would be wise to prepare for bivocational ministry.

Book review: Finding Jesus in Judaism
Elaine Jacobs has a deep, personal connection to the topics she addresses in “Finding Jesus in Judaism.” Jacobs was born