
‘No religious freedom’ in Russian-occupied areas, Ukrainian reporter says
Religious freedom no longer exists in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, where religious leaders have been abducted and sometimes tortured, several Ukrainian journalists said during a recent visit to the United States.

Georgia Baptist Mission Board approves third consecutive year of downsizing staff due to ‘financial realities’
Still grappling with declining Cooperative Program receipts and other troubling financial realities, the Georgia Baptist Mission Board is downsizing its

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 18
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 18, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Alabama Baptist DR’s airlift kitchen headed to Hungary to assist with Ukrainian refugee efforts
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief’s airlift kitchen will be a valuable resource for Ukrainian refugee efforts taking place in Hungary, said

Be faithful in prayer, Arriola urges pastors
The last chapter of the Book of Colossians opens with a reminder of exactly who we are, Julio Arriola preached

Florida state convention preps for potential reallocation of CP funds, calls for kinder interactions
The relationship Southern Baptists have with the investigative firm Guidepost Solutions continues to draw mixed reactions across the denomination. Some

Ukraine’s bill banning Russian-linked faith groups risks US aid
On Aug. 20, the Ukrainian Parliament passed long-threatened legislation meant to ban the country’s Moscow-linked Orthodox Church and any faith groups supporting Russia’s invasion.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 14
HONOR YOUR NEIGHBOR Romans 12:9–21 The 1985 Chicago Bears will always be regarded as one of the greatest football teams