‘Jesse’s Gift’ highlights redemption and new beginning
With the recently released redemption movie, “Jesse’s Gift,” there were a lot of firsts. For writer and director Ken Merritt, it is his first full-length film.
Evangelist Keith Fordham honored for 50 years of ministry
Keith Fordham, a dedicated vocational evangelist, was recently honored for his 50 years of service at a Georgia Baptist evangelism conference in Tifton.
Maryland pastors: Baltimore bridge tragedy ‘hitting pretty close’
“God is faithful,” pastor Marty Bennett said, adding that if Meric had fallen into the water and died, he would have been devastated, but he knows where his son would be — and he would still trust in God.
Standing on ‘His truths’: Bible Drill competition continues to impact generations
There was an air of anticipation as 14 students arrived at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention building to compete before a panel of judges in the youth and high school divisions of the recent State Bible Drill competition.
Pakistan High Court orders change in child marriage law
A high court in Pakistan last week ordered a provincial government to remove gender-based age distinction in its child marriage law, a move aimed at deterring forced conversions and forced marriages of girls, Morning Star News reported.
TN church becomes first in state to give $1 million through CP in one year
First Baptist Church Hendersonville, Tennessee, announced Sunday (Aug. 11) it will be the first church in the state to ever give more than $1 million in one year through the Cooperative Program.
Texas missions teams making impact in Peru ‘one community at a time’
A Texans on Mission team recently brought water and the gospel to a village on Rio Itaya, a tributary of the Amazon River in northern Peru.
Americans growing more open to political endorsements in church?
Few pastors endorse political candidates outside their role at church. Even fewer endorse during a church service. Most Americans like it that way, but they’re growing more supportive of churches jumping into the political fray.