Baptist editors honor Ledbetters for 45 years of service
Editors at the annual meeting of the Association of State Baptist Publications issued a resolution honoring Gary Ledbetter upon his
GCR Task Force audio files (part 8): Executive Committee leaders voice concerns
The Baptist Paper staff members continue their review of the audio files from the 2009–2010 meetings of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force.
Author shares how God can turn pain, tragedy into ‘Something Beautiful’
Disappointment, loss, insecurity and rejection are common aspects of life. But Amber Edwards tries to counteract the pain by showing
LSU BCM building damaged in on-campus shooting
Louisiana Baptist leaders are thankful for God’s protection over the Louisiana State University Baptist Collegiate Ministry building, which was vacant at the time of an Oct. 11 nearby shooting.
Partnerships proving vital to future IMB missions efforts
“I think the direction we are going to see global missions moving is to partner more with the global church to mobilize workers and increase momentum,” missionary says. The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10.
Iran’s high court denies retrial for imprisoned Christian
An Iranian Christian sentenced to 10 years for conducting a house church has been denied a retrial, reported the relief
‘Thankful’: Fred Luter reflects on retirement plans
“Thankful.” That was one word Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, used as he reflected on
Church revitalization helps dying church become ‘beacon of hope’ in community
“When I learned about PAVE, I decided to go learn more. I refused to pull the plug on [Saint Luke],” said one San Antonio pastor. “It was like CPR to revive us. The program, for me, has been a godsend.”