Samaritan’s Purse plane hijacked in South Sudan; suspect arrested
A small single-propeller airplane belonging to Samaritan’s Purse was hijacked by an armed man Tuesday (Dec. 2) in South Sudan.
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.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 28
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 28, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
South Asian story with ‘a little of everything’
This story has a little of everything. It’s a love story, with a suspected demon possession among a people group of firework makers — and a plot twist.
Conversations on enhanced financial transparency for SBC entities continue
The SBC Executive Committee board of trustees declined to recommend action stated in two motions referred from the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting, which would have required more detailed financial reporting by national-level, CP-funded entities.
‘Faith and art intertwine’: Painter displays ‘art for the Kingdom’
Painter Rhonda Schrage of Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri, creates art for the glory of God.
Dallas preps to host 2025 SBC Annual Meeting
Among the highlights of the annual meeting will be a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Program — the primary giving model used by Southern Baptists to advance missions in the U.S. and beyond.
IMB sending celebration shares stories of 52 new missionaries with convention messengers
For years, it was a “joy” for Ben Ward to serve as a missions professor and pastor who trained and