Christians under attack for faith in Western Uganda
“I heard the attackers saying that, ‘The Christians will not celebrate the birth of Issa [Jesus] — we have to teach a lesson to these infidels for refusing our religion,’” a young woman who escaped the attack told Morning Star News.
Going nowhere: 10 reasons why churches get stuck, stop growing
We often call it a “plateaued church,” and we define it as a church that is neither growing nor declining. Here are some reasons a church gets “stuck” in plateau …
First person: What can be done about the atrocities in Nigeria?
“Being a Christian — especially a Baptist — means standing with brothers and sisters around the world and demanding freedom of religion, religious expression and religious practice — without fear of reprisal or persecution or martyrdom.”
BCNE launches Multiplication Center to raise up church leaders
A missiological initiative that started inauspiciously with a dream, will likely have a profound impact on the Baptist Churches of New England for years to come, according to Hal Haller, the associate executive director.
Riley Gaines urges students to stand firm, ‘speak louder’ against society’s lies
“When they want you silent, speak louder,'” said 23-year-old Riley Gaines, who was the featured speaker at Truett McConnell University in Cleveland, Georgia, which recently hosted Friends and Family Weekend.
From the field: Easter is ‘perfect time’ to explain true meaning of holiday
He has risen! As you celebrate this Easter season, please remember your many IMB missionaries on the field. In some areas, like where we live in the Asia-Pacific Rim, it’s the perfect time to explain the true meaning of this holiday.
Online child safety bills pass Senate, but what’s next?
On Tuesday (July 30), the Senate passed two bills — the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children’s and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) — geared toward helping to shield young eyes from harmful content.
Beach Reach ‘not just another missions trip’ for college students
“People aren’t being changed by a shuttle ride,” one college student said. “They are being changed by people who are consistently pouring into them and showing them what Christ died for.”