Indian pastor’s story spotlights challenges facing Christian leaders
Pastor Josemon Pathrose spent nearly all of February in jail and finally got his confiscated vehicle back after four months. The harassment and criminal charges he’s endured at the hands of Hindu extremists are not uncommon in India.
‘Filled with gratitude’: ARITF members speak after messengers approve recommendations
Josh Wester, chair of SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force, expresses gratitude for messengers’ approval of recommendations. “I am hopeful … Southern Baptists will continue to write a new and better story when it comes to abuse.”
Happy 250th birthday, America!
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which was signed July 4, 1776.
First person: How to thrive amid the challenges of fatherhood
Pastor Adam Dooley explores the challenges and blessings of fatherhood. He also shares a few tips on how to navigate the tough times.
Louisiana church launches 2nd campus with four baptisms
Sensing God’s call to plant a church for several years, Bubba Sharpton said it was easy to say “yes” in June 2023 to an invitation to become pastor of a second campus of First Baptist Church, Moss Bluff, Louisiana.
Small-town Kentucky revival sees 436 decisions for Christ
The cooperative effort of 45 churches in the Madisonville area came together last week to put on the West Kentucky
One summer turned into lifetime of ministry for her
Mindy Cobb moved to Chicago with her husband, Lindsay, nearly 50 years ago to be a part of a church plant and hasn’t looked back. In Longevity, a collection of essays by Nathan Carter, Cobb shared she originally planned to give God one summer of her life, but he wanted the whole thing.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for October 16
THE UNFAITHFUL BRIDE Hosea 1:2–9, 3:1–5 Hosea’s preaching ministry to Israel is concurrent with other prophets at the time of