
New ministry blends hunger grants with community-centered ‘Dinner Church’ model
The Baptist General Association of Virginia has announced Food to Faith — an initiative that “brings mission and ministry together in a powerful new way.”

In SBC report, Mohler praises churches for holding seminaries accountable
Albert Mohler gives the report for Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.

‘Ongoing work to do’: SWBTS accreditation warning continues for another 12 months
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has continued its accreditation warning for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Village authorities in Laos arrest pastor, 5 other Christians
Village officials in central Laos recently arrested a pastor and five other Christians as they prayed in preparation for worship services the next day, according to a rights watchdog.

Barrett Duke retires as Montana exec, search team begins work
Barrett Duke has retired as executive director of the Montana Southern Baptist Convention after more than eight years of leadership.

Texans on Mission meeting needs after Beryl devastation
Following much damage done by Hurricane Beryl, Texans on Mission has been working around the clock to serve affected areas.

Deadly 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan: Search for survivors continues
A deadly 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan Sunday (Aug. 31), claiming more than 1,400 lives and leaving over 3,000 people injured. Entire villages were leveled in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces, where mud-brick homes collapsed, trapping residents under rubble, according to media reports.

‘Fruitful experience’: Alabama D-Life training goes to Alaska
A group from Alabama recently went to Alaska to host disciple-making bootcamps based on the materials found in D-Life, a practical disciple-making program created by pastor Bill Wilks.