
Kidnappings, ongoing violence in Nigeria darken Christmas season
One Christian was killed and 53 were kidnapped on Dec. 25 in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria after more than 40

Worship band 317 Collective wants students to ‘love Jesus better’
As the Texas-based worship band 317 Collective leads worship around the state, the band’s goal is to help students gain a deeper understanding of Scripture and practical application for their lives through their message and music.

‘Healing for the diet-weary soul’: Devotional book spotlights self-worth
“Still Becoming: Hope, Help and Healing for the Diet-Weary Soul,” a newly released devotional by author, speaker, and podcast host

Rhonda Kelley remembered as gracious first lady, champion for women
Funeral services will be held Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. (with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m.) at First Baptist Church Fairhope, Alabama, and a memorial service will take place Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at New Orleans Seminary.

Church conflict: Online forum for Hawaii pastors addresses solutions
No church is exempt from conflict, said Brian Croft in an online forum for pastors. But, said the founder and

Mississippi Bible scholars headline state’s preaching conference April 15–17
The Mississippi Baptist Convention Board is hosting the annual State Preaching Conference April 15–17, to be held in three locations across the state.

‘Listening sessions’ helping determine best course forward for lifewayworship.com
Lifeway continues to hold a series of listening sessions to hear concerns and gather feedback regarding the future of the website lifewayworship.com.

Liberty University fined $14 million for failures in reporting campus crime
Liberty University has agreed to pay a $14 million fine for failures in reporting campus crime and its handling of sexual abuse survivors, according to the U.S. Department of Education.