Church’s surplus enables shipment of Bibles to the Congo
An East Texas church’s year-end surplus enabled Baptist World Alliance partners to deliver thousands of Bibles to people in a rural area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Waco replant story shows ‘God is not through with us yet’
In 2020, Emmanuel Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, temporarily closed its doors for the safety of its congregation, but had considered the possibility of permanent closure because of its dwindling numbers and lack of a lead pastor.
First responder room builds connections between church, law enforcement
The first responder room at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, has offered a respite for local law enforcement officers and provided a way for the church to serve them well.
Iran frees 61-year-old Christian convert after nearly 2 years in prison
A 61-year-old Iranian Christian convert, Mina Khajavi, has been freed from Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison after serving nearly two years for her involvement in a house church,
Interesting notes about some of the faith-based schools part of ‘March Madness’
Historic Baptist university teams — Samford Bulldogs and Baylor Bears — among the 68 selected for the 2024 men’s NCAA basketball tournament.
Understanding, patience key when ministering to those with dementia
A May 2 webinar urged sensitivity and compassion in ministering to people with dementia and their caregivers.
First Person: Be faithful to evangelize
One of my favorite people in the world is Charles Roesel, former pastor of FBC Leesburg, Florida. He is a living
Young organists pull out all the stops to inspire interest
“I believe if more people start to realize that the organ can be used in contemporary worship, I think we will have an increase of organists,” said 14-year-old Storeé Denson.