‘They are our family’: Missouri volunteers serve ministry for persecuted churches
“These are our brothers and sisters in Christ,” Trent Young, DOM for Gasconade Valley Baptist Association, said. “They are our family, and they are risking their lives every day sharing the gospel of Jesus with others in their community.”
Q&A with Mike Keahbone, candidate for SBC president
The Baptist Paper reached out to each of the six individuals who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11–12.
Women equipped for ongoing ministry in KY churches
Around 170 women serving in churches across Kentucky gathered over the weekend for Cultivate, a women’s ministry leadership conference. This year’s theme: Called to Serve.
Persecution against Christians rising: Open Doors releases 2025 World Watch list
Persecution against Christians continues to increase around the globe. The number of believers facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith rose to more than 380 million, Open Doors reported.
Beloved SEBTS professor, mentor dies at 52
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s community is mourning the passing of Adrianne Miles, a much beloved professor, mentor and friend to hundreds of students, staff, and faculty.
Autism ministry is personal journey for Ohio pastor, family
When Wayne Yeager talks about autism ministry, it’s personal. Yeager, lead pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Liberty Township, Ohio, has served the Cincinnati-area congregation since 2019.
NAMB’s Send Luncheon emphasizes foster and adoptive families, encourages pastors
There were four main themes during the North American Mission Board’s Send Luncheon on Monday, June 10, in Indianapolis as Southern Baptists blessed a family and provided support for adopting and fostering families.
Bill punishing abortion sparks protests in Brazil
A bill aiming to punish abortion after 22 weeks at a similar penalty to homicide has spurred controversy in Brazil, with numerous constituencies demonstrating against it — including Christians.