
‘We will keep going’: Widowed missionary returns to field
Every morning when she opens her eyes, Erica Patrick thanks God for life and breath and another day to serve Him.

Pastor steps down amid controversy over church’s handling of abuse
A pastor of an Arkansas Baptist church has stepped down amid an ongoing controversy over church leadership’s handling of abuse

‘Invested’: Staff continuity works well for Tennessee church
In a society where the average stay of a minister at a church is normally less than six or seven years, it would be hard pressed to find a church that matches Central Baptist Church in Crossville, Tennessee.

Baylor conveys land to Texas Baptists for new BSM building
Baylor University conveyed to Texas Baptists the deed for a parcel of land set to house the new 12,000-square-foot Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) building in a ceremony held Thursday, April 18, in Waco, Texas.

BGAV kicks off 201st meeting, another year of online voting
The Baptist General Association of Virginia is gathering this week for its 201st meeting — while also continuing to blaze a trail with online voting for offsite messengers during its business sessions.

Relief efforts continue in Hawaii after devastating fires
“‘What does the future look like?’ … I feel like (this) is the hardest question to answer,” said Rocky Komatsu, pastor of Waiehu Community Church. “Yet, I think if we’re totally honest the answer is, ‘We have no idea.’”

Pope Francis’ funeral: Next steps for Catholic Church?
World leaders and thousands of Catholic faithful gathered April 26 to mourn Pope Francis, whose funeral was held in St. Peter’s Square.

R.A. Congress connecting boys to Christ
What do a magician, pine cars, archery, a sleepless night and missions have in common? R.A. Congress.