
Seminary students on mission during Christmas break: ‘No way I could turn it down’
Some Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College students started their Christmas break by spreading the gospel in a country whose people generally are not open to the gospel.

‘Holy adventure’: Gospel marches on as newest IMB emeriti celebrated
“Our life with IMB has been a holy adventure,” said retiring IMB missionary Sean Blacksten. “Our encouragement to others is allow God to hold the pen and your story will be perfectly written.”

Update: DR volunteers helping CA wildfire survivors find healing, ‘treasures’ from ashes
“Now, we have added personal property recovery to our workload, helping families uncover precious keepsakes from the ashes — treasures that bring healing and remind them that hope is closer than they thought,” noted Kendrick Neal.

Into whose image should associations nurture churches?
George Bullard discusses the importance of crafting a church in the image of God rather than earthly institutions. For the church to be made into the image of God, it must be open to spiritual, strategical and structural change.

‘Holy Smoke’: BBQ competition sets record, raises $20,000 for GA’s Baptist Children’s Home
The competition set a new all-time fundraising record of $20,557.36 to support the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home.

Oklahoma DR constructs apartment for elderly man
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief constructs apartment for elderly man, who lost his home in a wildfire.

Supreme Court’s 4-4 split on Catholic charter school leaves unanswered questions
The Court’s one-sentence ruling noted, “The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.”

Historic Black church in Dallas County celebrates 160 years
On June 16, Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church — affectionately known to its members as The Rock — will celebrate 160 years of faithful Christian service and ministry.