Pakistani authorities charge Christians with blasphemy, believers flee homes
Three times in three weeks this summer, Christians were accused of blaspheming Islam, leading other Christians to flee their homes in Pakistan for fear of retribution.
Church offers TN police officers space to grieve after shooting
Blount County residents are still reeling from the tragic death of Blount County Sheriff’s Department deputy Greg McCowan who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Feb. 8.
Bombing during Catholic mass kills 4 in Philippines
A bomb created from a mortar round exploded Sunday (Dec. 3) during a Catholic mass in the
Philippines killing four. The mass was being held in a gym at Mindanao State University.
For ‘glory of God’: AR church celebrates debt free status with note shredding
“We’re going to shred this mortgage for the glory of God,” pastor Dennis Phelps said as charter members made their way to one of three shredders placed throughout the sanctuary.
10-year-old raises $28,000 to build 4 churches in Haiti
Fourth-grader Kate Hancock raised $28,000 by selling hot cider on two weekends, surpassing her initial goal of $7,000, to fund the construction of four churches in Haiti.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 31
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 31, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Finding common ground: Christian views on AL embryo ruling vary
Southern Baptists such as Andrew T. Walker, a professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, have called on the SBC to adopt an official resolution addressing IVF at its next convention later this year.
Connect Ministries helping churches across southeast with camps, coaching
“We were just laymen helping to start a church in Franklin, Tennessee, when Gabe Norris and I realized just how hard it is for the Church in America to meet new people,” said Ken “KT” Thomas, president and co-founder of Connect Ministries.