U.N. calls on Pakistan to address forced marriages, conversions of girls
U.N. human rights experts on April 11 called on Pakistan to make legal changes in light of continued vulnerability of women and girls of minority faiths to forced marriages and religious conversions.
Christian in Pakistan sentenced to death for alleged ‘blasphemy’
A Christian bicycle mechanic in Lahore, Pakistan, was sentenced to death last week on baseless charges of blasphemy, his lawyer
Baylor conveys land to Texas Baptists for new BSM building
Baylor University conveyed to Texas Baptists the deed for a parcel of land set to house the new 12,000-square-foot Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) building in a ceremony held Thursday, April 18, in Waco, Texas.
Book review: ‘Parable Seeds’ unveils truths to be shared with others
Jackson Day is an experienced author who believes in the power of stories to teach truth. After retiring from Christian
‘Persevere through pain’: Former missionary urges women to go from ‘pain to purpose’
“If I reach down to my thigh, I can feel what feels like a bullet wound,” veteran missionary, Tina Boesch told women attending Priority 2026 on Friday (April 24). “And that would be a great story, wouldn’t it, if I actually had a bullet wound? I don’t.”
Wilkey to retire as TN Baptist and Reflector editor
Lonnie Wilkey, who has served as editor of the B&R for 26 years, has announced his plans to retire from his position, effective Dec. 31, 2024.
North Carolina association partners with language churches to ‘penetrate darkness’
When it comes to international language ministry, Michael Barrett doesn’t have to travel very far to reach his missions field.
Bond continues card-writing ministry, expands to helping raise foster care awareness
Allison Bond recently expanded her card-writing ministry to include some new work — serving as director of letter stewardship for The Long Road Home project, a horseback ride in Arkansas that raises foster care awareness.