
Nigerian pastor killed, wife kidnapped by armed assailants
Armed assailants in Kaduna state, Nigeria on Friday (Nov. 17) killed a pastor and kidnapped his wife, sources said.

Arkansas Baptist executive director Sonny Tucker announces retirement
J.D. “Sonny” Tucker, executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, has announced plans for retirement, effective Dec. 31. Tucker

Arkansas Pregnancy Network’s new hotline to strengthen its mission
The mission of the Arkansas Pregnancy Network is to save and change lives by “equipping people, empowering ministries and engaging communities toward a culture of life.”

Bart Barber reflects on SBC spotlight, challenges as president
Following a late night on the road home after preaching in Oklahoma City, Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber admitted

NH church leader commits suicide following abuse allegations
A New Hampshire church is working through the tragic loss of one of its ministry leaders after he reportedly took his own life on Nov. 27, following sexual abuse allegations being investigated against him.

First person: Regifting history’s first Christmas gift
If you have personally received history’s first Christmas gift, December is a great time to regift it.

Be challenged, be blessed: 10 resolutions for mental, spiritual flourishing
Sometimes I run across something that is so meaningful, so provocative, and so timely that I simply stand back in

Is your church involved in overseas missions? AZ Baptists offer new opportunities
“Because of the concentration of lost people groups, we really felt like this is an area where we could contribute and be supportive of our missionaries who are already serving there,” said said David Johnson, AZMN executive director.