
‘Grilling and fellowship’: Arkansas church connects with South African workers
Arkansas church launches ministry toward seasonal South African workers, seeking to foster relationships and expand worship and Bible study,

Evangelist, ‘lifelong’ Southern Baptist Jerry Spencer dies at 86
Jerry Spencer, a Southern Baptist evangelist who preached to millions across more than 50 countries and served in key denominational leadership roles for decades, died Feb. 14, 2026, in Savannah, Tenn.

Pakistan Supreme Court reprimands Punjab Province government over anti-Christian attacks
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday (Feb. 13) reprimanded the Punjab Province government over its progress report on anti-Christian attacks in Jaranwala, terming it “worthy of being thrown into the dustbin.”

Persecution against Christians rising: Open Doors releases 2025 World Watch list
Persecution against Christians continues to increase around the globe. The number of believers facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith rose to more than 380 million, Open Doors reported.

Maryland pastor urges Baptists to speak out on racial issues: ‘It’s an issue of right versus wrong’
The pastor of a Maryland megachurch on July 11 urged Baptists around the world to speak out against systemic racism,

Family’s journey with son’s autism sparks ministries to those with disabilities
When Tom Stolle’s sister-in-law suggested that he and his wife have their son, Jimmy, tested for autism, Stolle recalls, “I didn’t receive the news very well.”

Singing Churchmen travel to Puerto Rico for music camp, see ‘small glimpse of heaven’
South Carolina’s Singing Churchmen made a trip in April to Puerto Rico to partner with local congregation Iglesia Bautista Logos to host Logos Baptist Academy music camp.

Book review: 11 study Bible options for readers to consider
In 1985, the era of the modern study Bible was born. This movement has continued to pick up speed in