
Pastor in India killed after refusing to leave faith
A pastor was slashed and shot to death in front of family March 17 by suspected Maoists. Yalam Shankar was

More than 5,000 Louisiana teens urged to be lights in a dark world
The 2023 Youth Evangelism Celebration in Alexandria saw hundreds of Louisiana Baptist students make life-changing decisions for Christ.

Branding and evangelism: 4 ways your church can impact the community
Church branding can help evangelize the community if done properly. As Christ-followers we’re commanded to go into the world and

Pregnancy center meeting winter needs with ‘God’s Warming Spot’
God’s Warming Spot is Pathway of Hope’s answer to a prominent need in Muhlenberg County. The pregnancy resource center maintains a coat closet for locals who lack access to warm clothing during the winter months.

Mission:Dignity Sunday is June 26
By Susan Ervien GuideStone Financial Services In the Old Testament we find these words: “I have been young and now

International religious freedom advocates write to Congress, call for hearings
“Nigeria and India have been rocked by alarming instances of religious violence and persecution,” the Jan. 17 letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee states.

Mississippi Baptists ready to respond to water crisis in Jackson
The Mississippi Baptist Convention Board remained closed on Wednesday (Aug. 31) as a result of excessive rain and issues at

Don’t wait: Start planning for VBS today, ministry specialist says
Enlisting volunteers early in the year and providing teaching resources are important parts of VBS preparation. In order to be successful, volunteers need to receive more than a leader guide.