
Is the government shutdown really about to end?
The Senate on Sunday (Nov. 9) reportedly took a major step toward ending the 41-day government shutdown. Here’s what we know so far.

FEMA to offer COVID-19 funeral assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced March 19 that it would begin offering COVID-19 assistance relating to funeral costs. “Families

First person: Lessons from post-game disagreements
We have been married too long to make the mistake we made last fall.

SBC Executive Committee trustee resignations up to six since September meeting
So far six trustees of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee have resigned since the Sept. 20–21 regularly scheduled meeting

Handyman ministry helps people in need, no task too small
Oak View for You is a group at Oak View Baptist Church in Irving, Texas, that offers free handyman services for those who are unable to perform or afford such tasks.

U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Baptist group shelters in Jerusalem hotel bunker
IMB President Paul Chitwood confirmed missionaries were unharmed and urged prayer for believers and soldiers.

Sex abuse reform task force members share sneak peek to coming resource
Three members of the SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force spent a little over an hour sharing with about 50

Louisiana pastor headed to Alaska as next executive director
“Rickie’s thoughts about the challenges of cooperative ministry in the 21st century, and particularly in Alaska, were insightful. … He will guide us as we work to take the gospel of Jesus to every Alaskan.” —Bruce Rowell, president of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network