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.
‘Loving our neighbor’: Texas ministry trains more than 200 church leaders in Mexico
Josue Valerio emphasized the importance of training being contextualized to Hispanic culture. “It’s more than just speaking the language or having a translator,” he said.
Investigation continues into shooting at Osteen’s Lakewood Church
Local and federal authorities continue to investigate a shooting at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston after a woman opened fire right before an afternoon service. The shooter was shot and killed and two others were wounded.
‘Still there’: Retired IMB missionaries continue sharing passion for Eswatini
Both Barbara and Wayne Myers are excited that her first trip back to the country will happen in October, as a 50th wedding anniversary gift to themselves.
Mobilizing churches to do missions has long been a passion of the couple.
Sunrise Children’s Services voices concerns over potentially ‘devastating’ new federal rule
Newly finalized federal rules could threaten the ability of Sunrise Children’s Services in Kentucky and other faith-based agencies to place children in foster care.
Spring outreach strategy displays renewed focus for AR churches
On Baptism Sunday (April 7) First Baptist Church DeWitt, Arkansas, baptized five believers of Christ. Two more baptisms were scheduled for the next Sunday. “The Lord is working in our church a lot right now,” pastor Jimmy Albrecht said.
Northwest Baptist Convention’s Randy Adams announces retirement plans
Randy Adams, the Northwest Baptist Convention’s executive director-treasurer since May 2013, has asked the convention’s executive board to begin an executive transition plan to find his successor.