
Anchored: New parachurch organization launches to provide boot camp-type experience for potential future missionaries
From Jeremy Taliaferro’s view on the missions field, something had changed. After serving as a missionary for more than 20 years in some of the toughest places on the globe, he began to see a growing need for additional training …

Religious freedom advocates protest detention of human rights lawyer
Religious freedom advocates protest Chinese lawyer’s detention in Laos. More than 80 groups demand his release as he faces deportation to China.

Bringing history to life: Remnant of one of the oldest black churches in US unveiled
Archaeologists believe they have discovered the foundation of the original building of First Baptist Church Williamsburg, Virginia, one of the

Gospel courage empowers ministers to remain faithful despite criticism, hardship, Harrison says
Courageous leadership is never going to win popularity contests, but gospel courage empowers ministers to overcome fear, endure suffering and remain faithful despite criticism or hardship.

‘Art to Heart’ chalk drawing ministry celebrating 50 years with 50 drawings
Bill Cox marks the 50th anniversary of his “Art to Heart” ministry, evolving from chalk drawings to much more.

Montana church continues to flourish as volunteer teams return
About a year ago, The Alabama Baptist shared the story of Darryl Brunson, one of several Alabama Baptists who relocated

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 27
Good Lamentations 3:19–33 Lament has been a part of worship since the early centuries of the church. However, only rarely

Traumatic childhood experience leads to renewed trust in God
When he was just five weeks old, Sam Evans lost his mother to a heart attack due to viral meningitis.