‘They just became my people’: Retired crisis center director reflects on God’s faithfulness
After 38 years of uplifting the downtrodden, Datha Ray recently retired from her role as crisis center director for Lauderdale Baptist Association in Marion, Mississippi.
Extremists kill more than 20 in Christian region of DRC
Islamist extremists are suspected of killing more than 20 villagers in a predominately Christian region of the Democratic Republic of
Louisiana church has ‘awakening of unity’ 11 months after fire
Eleven months after a fire destroyed most of the facilities of the New Friendship Baptist Church, Pollock, Louisiana, the congregation is amid a rebirth.
Florida braces for Hurricane Ian; Baptists ready to respond
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams remain on alert as Hurricane Ian is expected to hit the west coast of Florida
New W.A. Criswell bio delves into life of influential pastor
While many are familiar with the name “Criswell,” few know the man behind the name as well as O.S. Hawkins. With his book “Criswell: His Life and Times,” Hawkins aims to help readers see learn more about the famed pastor.
ARITF releases interview with survivor advocates aiding SBC abuse response
Following last month’s release of plans for a database of “credibly accused” sexual abusers connected to Southern Baptist life, the
Pakistani activists seek end to abuse of blasphemy laws
With a soaring number of blasphemy allegations in Pakistan in 2023, rights activists are reiterating demands for legislation against blatant abuse of the country’s notorious blasphemy laws.
WMU and its impact on churches shared by a coal miner’s daughter
Sandy Wisdom-Martin, Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) national executive director-treasurer, shared her story of missions legacy and learning set by her father and the small Baptist church where she grew up.