
‘God brought us together’: Pastor donates kidney to staff member
“God gave me good health and God brought us together,” said Randal Lyle, 52. “We want the Lord to be glorified in this. He put it all together.”

IMB releases resources for George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism and Missions Sunday
The International Mission Board has announced the availability of stories, videos and promotional resources for George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism

Disaster Relief volunteers meet needs through a hug, hard work and the gospel
The elderly gentleman’s home had been flooded after devastating rains but was now put back together. He then looked at the four Kentucky Baptist Relief volunteers who had come to his door and blurted out his questions.

GCR Task Force files (part 4): Rise of Great Commission Giving
The Baptist Paper staff members continue their review of the audio files from the 2009–2010 meetings of the Great Commission

Retired SWBTS professor Margaret Lawson dies at 79
Margaret P. Lawson, retired associate professor of foundations of education at SWBTS, died Sept. 29. She was 79.

Native American ministry plans boot camp for teaching First Nations peoples
Pastors who come to teach at First Nation churches typically last only two years. Bridging the Gap Ministries, a ministry focused on enabling First Nations peoples to keep their culture and follow Jesus, plans to start the First Nations Ministry Bootcamp.

‘Stay alert’: State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’ advisory
The U.S. State Department is urging U.S. citizens to be on the alert while traveling anywhere in the world. The advisory comes amid escalating global tensions due to the Israel-Hamas war.

Mississippi governor impressed by crowd at evangelistic event
“This isn’t a photo from a concert or a party,” the governor wrote about the evangelistic event. “This is from a revival event that happened a few nights ago right here in Mississippi. God is working here, and He has truly blessed us!”