
First person: Amazing things happen when volunteers respond to call
“The need is great and diverse when people face a traumatic, life-changing event. Our gracious God provides in miraculous ways.”

Community blesses foster family after electrical fire damages home
Jacob and Samantha Rickman were enjoying an afternoon at the park with their four biological children and their new foster

Former Southwestern Seminary administrator Matt Queen leaves pastorate after guilty plea
Matt Queen, a former interim provost at Southwestern Seminary, has resigned as pastor of Friendly Avenue Baptist in Greensboro, N.C., three weeks after pleading guilty to a charge of making false statements to federal investigators.

First person: ‘Personal connections’ and how they help missions thrive
The Church Connections Initiative helps the IMB connect with all Southern Baptist churches on a regular basis.

Union University celebrates 200 years, ‘Christ-centered’ convictions
Union University turned 200 on Feb. 3, with celebrations including a special chapel service, bicentennial birthday party, documentary release and

Christians prevented from attending Christmas service
Muslims in Indonesia on Dec. 8 prevented Christians from holding a Christmas service at a pastor’s home, sources said.

Missions-minded Missouri church supports local, global causes
A church split over missions 200 years ago gave birth to a missions-minded church that is still actively on mission

First person: Celebrating $1.5 billion of giving
Randy Davis, executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, shares thoughts on the significance of celebrating 150 years of the Tennessee Baptist Convention and the 100th anniversary of the SBC’s Cooperative Program.