
Retired missionary Bobbye Rankin dies at 78
Bobbye Rankin — who spent 23 years along with her husband, Jerry, serving as a Southern Baptist missionary in Asia

First person: Working through painful, difficult parts of life requires facing them
Check out these tips on a few things you can do every day to help be your best — and move toward healing when times are tough.

Teen birth rate in U.S. continues to decline
The number of U.S. teens giving birth decreased 75% between 1991 and 2021, according to data compiled by the National

Christians in Sudan caught between fighting Islamist factions
Christians in Sudan are caught between two fighting factions, with each military group accusing them of siding with the other, an advocacy group said.

Interview: Hope-filled discipleship amid a divisive political age
“I think we’re not as divided as we think we are, and I think people are hungry for those virtues — the fruit of the Spirit,” said Daryn Henry, associate professor of Christian Studies at the University of Virginia.

Explainer: A closer look at the Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war, which began on Oct. 7, 2023, continues to evolve with significant developments on multiple fronts. Here is an update on what has recently happened in the war.

Gates joins national WMU, leads boys and students in missions
Keith Gates brings more than 20 years of experience in Royal Ambassadors to his new role at national WMU as

Ministry comes ‘full circle’ for Missouri pastor during evangelism event
High school students and community members recently flooded the gym of Salem High School for a Real Encounter Outreach event in Missouri.