
Refugee’s journey reveals plight for many persecuted Christians
SBC Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church will be held Nov. 6. Resources are available now at imb.org/persecuted/. Nights

Handyman ministry helps people in need, no task too small
Oak View for You is a group at Oak View Baptist Church in Irving, Texas, that offers free handyman services for those who are unable to perform or afford such tasks.

Halloween and outreach: More pastors encouraging members to engage neighbors
This year, as millions of Americans celebrate Halloween, many Protestant pastors in the United States are encouraging their church members

‘I’ll cherish the old rugged cross’: Mississippi association dedicates cross outside building
If you were listening as you drove down Highway 15 through Bay Springs, Mississippi, on July 14, you might have heard these words being sung by the crowd in front of the Jasper County Baptist Association building …

‘Calling out the Called’: Rural association’s emphasis leads to 7 responses to ministry call
The Friendship Baptist Association in rural southwest Georgia, like many other rural associations, is confronting a crisis. It is experiencing a shortage of pastors, youth and children’s workers, and musicians.

Paris Olympics: Ministry follow-up underway
“We pray this summer leads to a fruitful season of church planting in Paris, alongside the French church,” said Jason Harris, IMB’s Paris team leader. “Pray for endurance, partnership and a harvest across France.”

FL Baptists gather ‘For the Kingdom’ with 160th annual meeting
Florida Baptists celebrated churches working together to expand God’s kingdom during the 2022 Florida Baptist State Convention held Nov. 14–15 at

Book review: Author Ray Lee shares tests of faith in memoir
Author A. Ray Lee has written a poignant memoir, “Pages From a Forgotten Notebook: My Journey in Faith,” chronicling his