
Women’s ministry leaders strengthen relationships, receive training at Leadership Collective
The one-day workshop for women’s ministry leaders in the state offered a time of networking, training and friendship development for women serving in the local church.

Seminary students on mission during Christmas break: ‘No way I could turn it down’
Some Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College students started their Christmas break by spreading the gospel in a country whose people generally are not open to the gospel.

Human rights group says attacks on Egyptian Christians were preventable
Attacks on two predominantly Christian villages in Egypt last week came after days of rising tensions, which the state’s security services did nothing to quell despite being notified of impending danger to Christians …

Update: DR volunteers helping CA wildfire survivors find healing, ‘treasures’ from ashes
“Now, we have added personal property recovery to our workload, helping families uncover precious keepsakes from the ashes — treasures that bring healing and remind them that hope is closer than they thought,” noted Kendrick Neal.

‘The other side’: Keeping multi-faith communication open to others’ point of view
People of faith must move beyond tribalism and identify with human suffering experienced by those on “the other side,” a Baptist minister involved in promoting multi-faith relationships said.

‘Holy Smoke’: BBQ competition sets record, raises $20,000 for GA’s Baptist Children’s Home
The competition set a new all-time fundraising record of $20,557.36 to support the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home.

Supreme Court’s 4-4 split on Catholic charter school leaves unanswered questions
The Court’s one-sentence ruling noted, “The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.”

Is your church’s special needs ministry connecting with families?
Almost all churches believe they are welcoming places for everyone. But many families that include individuals with special needs often feel otherwise. Experts say it doesn’t have to be this way.