
Three major motions defeated at #SBC25
The three major debates anticipated for the more than 10,000 messengers to the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas — plus a few unexpected ones — all failed to garner enough votes for passage.

Four kidnapped, dozens of Nigerian Christians killed as violence continues
Some 70 worshippers were killed and four kidnapped in separate incidents in the continued onslaught against Christians in Nigeria. On

‘Valued and loved’: Kansas City ministry reaching trafficking survivors
Trafficked women need support to survive and to be restored. ReHope, a faith-based ministry formerly called Restoration House and founded out of the Blue River-Kansas City Baptist Association, provides that support and encouragement.

‘Grounded and growing’: State Convention of Baptists in Indiana embraces rebrand
The State Convention of Baptists in Indiana recently announced the results of a rebranding project that they launched earlier this

New Iowa church held its first service on Easter
Cornerstone Church, Marshalltown, Iowa, held its first public worship service on Easter. Lead Pastor Steve Bensema said, “We are not

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.

First person: Working through painful, difficult parts of life requires facing them
Check out these tips on a few things you can do every day to help be your best — and move toward healing when times are tough.

‘Every little bit counts’: Trio of young Arkansans use lemonade stand for DR funds
“Every little bit counts, and these girls are helping make sure that the gospel is shared while caring for the needs of others after Helene,” White Hall Children’s Minister Jennifer Weaver shared.