ERLC board affirms staff, seeks ‘to listen to churches’
The ERLC board seeks “to support the team at the ERLC, as well as listen to our churches, as together we navigate a turbulent political climate,” said Tony Beam, interim board chair for ERLC through the Sept. 10–11 board meeting.
Remains of six individuals recovered in Manipur
The remains of six individuals, including two pastors, have been recovered in Manipur state, India. The individuals are believed to be among Naga hostages taken from Leilon Vaiphei in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on May 13, 2026.
KingsCover Insurance Services gaining ground with churches
The new insurance provider was created in partnership with Texas Baptists (Baptist General Convention of Texas) and is increasingly expanding to more states.
‘Deep anguish and alarm’: Group condemns lawmaker offering reward for attacking Christians
India’s Catholic bishops this week strongly condemned law enforcement for failing to prosecute a state legislator who publicly offered up to $12,663 USD (1.1 million rupees) for violent attacks on Christian leaders.
Convention preview: SBC 2026 messengers heading to Orlando in June
Southern Baptist families across the country will be making the familiar trek to Orlando this summer for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting — and probably a stop at Disney.
Bivocational pastor honored to lead 3 churches — with God’s help
Holding down a full-time job while also pastoring a church is not for the faint of heart. Lee Wright, who is a bivocational pastor leading three churches, says God makes it possible.
99-year-old Sunday School teacher celebrates 75 years of ministry
At the age of 99, Aileen Edwards taught a combined Sunday School class in the main sanctuary on Nov. 19, marking 75 years of Sunday School teaching ministry.
Christians victims to sword attack in northern India
A group belonging to a Sikh warrior order last week attacked a pastor and another Christian with swords and knives in northern India’s Punjab state for leading church worship in their village.