
‘Devastating’: DR volunteers launch response to deadly tornadoes in southeast MO
Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are assessing damage following a deadly tornado that hit the southeast Missouri town of Glenallen

Midwest Leadership Summit asks — and answers — ‘Why Christianity?’
“Our goal is never to fill the seats, but to fulfill the Great Commission.”

‘No reason to move’: Pastor reflects on 6 decades at same church
In many parts of Illinois, there are pastors who have stayed in their churches for 15, maybe 20 years. And some longer than that, like maybe 25. But few have stayed 60 years.

‘It’s a mess’: DR volunteers say Hurricane Idalia cleanup will be long, arduous
Cleanup is underway in south Georgia after a pummeling blow by Hurricane Idalia knocked trees onto homes and downed powerlines, leaving thousands without electricity in the summer heat.

New W.A. Criswell bio delves into life of influential pastor
While many are familiar with the name “Criswell,” few know the man behind the name as well as O.S. Hawkins. With his book “Criswell: His Life and Times,” Hawkins aims to help readers see learn more about the famed pastor.

Missionize with the Missions Guys podcast spotlights AR Baptist ministry
The Arkansas Baptist State Convention has a new podcast with a focus on missions for Arkansas Baptists.

Maryland-Delaware Baptists ready to respond after Baltimore bridge collapses
Southern Baptist volunteers in Maryland-Delaware area are ready to respond as needed after the Francis Scott Key Bridge suddenly collapsed into the Baltimore harbor following a “ship strike” early Tuesday morning (March 26).

WMU and its impact on churches shared by a coal miner’s daughter
Sandy Wisdom-Martin, Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) national executive director-treasurer, shared her story of missions legacy and learning set by her father and the small Baptist church where she grew up.