
‘Solemn reflection’: Church honors local hero killed in final days of World War I
Sharon Reid is proud of her great uncle Harry Spratlin, a Georgia soldier killed in action in the waning days

West African missionary returns home to train churches, make disciples
When International Mission Board missionary Moses knew that God was calling him to go make disciples on islands near Senegal, his knee-jerk response was no. His hesitance had nothing to do with disobedience or uncertainty …

Police arrest man following exchange of gunfire near SC Baptist building
Police responded to an “active shooter” incident Tuesday (July 18) near the South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBC) building in Columbia.

‘Devastating’: Baptist volunteers responding in wake of fires in TX, OK
Southern Baptists continue to respond to devastating wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma. “People have lost everything they own. They’re looking for help. But they’re also looking for hope for the days ahead,” a volunteer in Texas said.

Pakistani authorities charge Christians with blasphemy, believers flee homes
Three times in three weeks this summer, Christians were accused of blaspheming Islam, leading other Christians to flee their homes in Pakistan for fear of retribution.

Church offers TN police officers space to grieve after shooting
Blount County residents are still reeling from the tragic death of Blount County Sheriff’s Department deputy Greg McCowan who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Feb. 8.

Bombing during Catholic mass kills 4 in Philippines
A bomb created from a mortar round exploded Sunday (Dec. 3) during a Catholic mass in the
Philippines killing four. The mass was being held in a gym at Mindanao State University.

For ‘glory of God’: AR church celebrates debt free status with note shredding
“We’re going to shred this mortgage for the glory of God,” pastor Dennis Phelps said as charter members made their way to one of three shredders placed throughout the sanctuary.