Peace harder to find this Christmas in Nazareth
Nazareth has few public Christmas decorations this year, marking the second year in a row Jesus’ hometown has been precluded by wartime conditions from traditional celebrations honoring the birthday of its most notable resident of all time.
Christmas overseas gives new perspective: ‘I feel like Africa was kind of fixing me’
Missions trips often reveal contrasts — differences between things at home and those far away. Mikey Osborne and his family saw Christmas differently on a recent trip to Uganda.
Proposal, answered prayers for couple at camp
On Nov. 8, Abel Kent had one thing on his mind: Asking his girlfriend Katelin “Kat” Weikel to marry him.
Georgia keeps Camp Kaleo operating with new agreement
The Georgia Baptist Mission Board and Friends of Kaleo, Inc., announced last week the formal signing of an agreement that both groups hope will keep Camp Kaleo operating for the foreseeable future.
Reaching students during December ‘dead week’
“We’ve been doing dead week activities for nine years and it gets bigger and bigger every year,” said Jonathan Chapman, collegiate ministries specialist at ETSU.
7 things members need to hear to increase year-end giving
Year-end giving is an important moment for every church. It’s when many are open to generosity but need clear guidance and encouragement to act. Want more participation? Here’s what they need to hear.
‘More people need Jesus’: BCNE annual meeting emphasizes multiplication for growing churches
More than 200 representatives of New England Baptist churches, mission partners from Southern Baptist entities, and interested guests were enthusiastic
Illinois Baptist messengers approve 6 resolutions, including office of pastor
Messengers took up the role of pastors and stronger marriages in a presentation from the Resolutions and Christian Life Committee Nov. 20 at the Illinois Baptist State Association Annual Meeting.