
‘We take this seriously’: FL church’s abuse prevention accreditation matter of ‘gospel integrity’
Florida Baptist executive pastor Chris Dotson believes that building a fence really high is a matter of “gospel integrity.” He takes this conviction to heart in guarding South Tampa Fellowship against sexual abuse.

Week of Prayer: God’s reach through health care in North Africa
WEEK OF PRAYER — December 4–11 kicks off the season of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. This

Delaware church offers ‘buddy’ for those with special needs
It had been 18 years since Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware associate executive director Tom Stolle had been able to sit

Disaster Relief volunteers bring hope to ‘forgotten community’
In an age driven by communication and technology, a small northeast Tennessee community near Beech Mountain, North Carolina, faces neglect and isolation.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for December 18
Love in Place of Fear 1 John 3:13–18; 4:14–18 Some people have nicknamed John the Apostle of Love. The concept

Arizona Baptists discover shared missions calling on flight
More than 1,900 miles from home, two Arizona men discovered on an airport shuttle last spring they were headed to

College students offered ‘on-the-job’ training in Christian service
From ministering to local children with dyslexia to leading sports camps internationally, East Texas Baptist University’s Great Commission Center offers students “on-the-job training” in Christian service.

Five-member liaison group tasked with ensuring SBC EC cooperates with investigation
The five members of the new Committee on Cooperation are now in place and serving as the liaison between the