
Is the government shutdown really about to end?
The Senate on Sunday (Nov. 9) reportedly took a major step toward ending the 41-day government shutdown. Here’s what we know so far.

New poll: Americans increasingly fearful of being ‘canceled’
A new poll suggests nearly one-third of Americans fear being “canceled” if they share their personal opinions publicly. The survey

‘Banned’: Russian courts ban unregistered Baptists’ activities
Russian courts have banned at least 10 unregistered Baptist congregations from meeting without state permission, a Norway-based human rights organization reported.

SBC Exec Comm brief intended to ‘state for the record our polity,’ Robertson explains
U.S. Circuit Judge Dana M. Douglas did not provide a reason for the Dec. 15 ruling declining the EC’s request to file an amicus brief in the McRaney v. NAMB case.

IMB medical volunteer embraces eye-opening, real-life missions experience
Anna Leigh Breedlove spent the fall engaged in what she calls “one of the best and most challenging experiences of

First person: Annual Church Profile must serve congregations
I saw the following message posted by an association in an attempt to convince congregations to complete the Annual Church Profile.

New steps announced on protecting children from ‘harmful medical interventions’
The White House announced Thursday (Dec. 18) new steps to curb transgender medical procedures for minors, with Health and Human

Disaster Relief volunteers serving homeless after frigid temperatures, precipitation
“God reminds us that He cares even for the least of these,” a volunteer said. “These are folks without a home. Shame on us if we ignore them, especially in a time of need. This is an excellent time to share the Lord in tough conditions.”