
CA Baptists assessing damage from extreme weather, flooding
Within just a few days, California has been pummeled twice by extreme weather events called atmospheric rivers.

Online scammers steal $793K from NC church
A North Carolina congregation’s plans to move into a new worship center this spring have been put on hold after

Mental health challenges facing today’s ministers
Pastors are not “supermen,” and they still struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges that often lead to ministerial burnout and occasionally suicide.

As baptisms and giving increase, Southern Baptists continue slide in members
For the second straight year, baptisms and giving increased among Southern Baptist congregations. In-person worship service and small group attendance

Vermont braces for more rain, flooding; Baptist volunteers activated
Amid forecasts calling for more rain on Thursday, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers will travel to New England this week

BGTC, GuideStone partner to provide free video resources
“These videos are tools to help churches understand tax implications and develop compensation packages for church leaders to provide adequate income,” said Tammy Tervooren of Ministers Financial Health.

Interesting notes about some of the faith-based schools part of ‘March Madness’
Historic Baptist university teams — Samford Bulldogs and Baylor Bears — among the 68 selected for the 2024 men’s NCAA basketball tournament.

‘Stay alert’: State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’ advisory
The U.S. State Department is urging U.S. citizens to be on the alert while traveling anywhere in the world. The advisory comes amid escalating global tensions due to the Israel-Hamas war.