Christian couple’s plight in Nigeria reveals injustices, church leaders say
The ordeal of a pastoral couple jailed without trial for three years for taking in a runaway Muslim girl shows the injustices that Christians suffer in northern Nigeria, church leaders said.
Memorial Day weekend storms leave trail of death, devastation
A wave of deadly storms that hit multiple states over Memorial Day weekend left a devastating trail of destroyed homes — and at least 20 deaths have been reported.
Identifying the mission: Iorg shares future mentality of SBC Exec Committee
The mission matters most. That’s the mentality Jeff Iorg is bringing to the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee as he steps into the role of president and CEO on May 13.
RNC, Trump rally shooting draws spotlight this week
The Republican National Convention wrapped up Thursday evening (July 18) with former president Donald Trump accepting the GOP nomination during his speech. The Democrat National Convention is set for Aug. 19–22 in Chicago.
Preacher School grows churches, trains ministers in the Bible
Mike Palmer recognized the dearth of pastors and other church leaders at least 15 years ago, not quite halfway into his now 27-year pastorate at Salmon Valley Baptist Church Salmon, Idaho.
Executive order protecting women’s sports signed, praised as ‘encouraging and helpful’ step
The order defines “sex” strictly as an individual’s immutable biological classification, effectively ending efforts to tie transgender participation to Title IX protections.
Pressley fields questions at first press conference as SBC president
Media representatives from across the nation gathered to ask questions and hear from Clint Pressley following the conclusion of the SBC Annual Meeting on June 12.
New IMB emeriti thankful for God’s grace, ministry milestones
Together, the newest group of emeriti who gathered at International Mission Board’s annual Celebration of Emeriti near Richmond, Virginia, April 27–May 1, represent 1,818 years of service.