
Week of Prayer: God’s reach through health care in North Africa
WEEK OF PRAYER — December 4–11 kicks off the season of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. This

International Mission Study to feature Prague; materials available from WMU
This year’s International Mission Study is now available from national Woman’s Missionary Union, and Prague — the capital of the

First person: 10 ‘diseases’ that might be afflicting your church
Here are 10 diseases I see as I consult with unhealthy churches around the country:

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for December 18
Love in Place of Fear 1 John 3:13–18; 4:14–18 Some people have nicknamed John the Apostle of Love. The concept

Missouri college students help with Colorado fire recovery efforts
Ten Baptist Student Union students from Missouri Southern State University, along with MBCollegiate Campus Missionary Jon Smith and his wife,

First person: Don’t be afraid to share your story
“Here’s the truth: your story matters. Your testimony matters. And even if no one believes you, there’s someone out there who desperately needs to hear it,” writes Tony Martin, editor of The Baptist Record.

MS Baptist Collegiate Ministries names new director
Sam Ivy will lead the Collegiate Ministries Department at the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board in Jackson. He replaces Lloyd Lunceford,

GuideStone trustees hear updates on insurance, investments, retirement
During the GuideStone Financial Resources board of trustees meeting in Nashville in July, Chief Operating Officer John R. Jones shared