9-year-old embraces mom’s ministry passion, boosts effort with birthday money
Nine-year-old Mary Kate Jespersen decided she did not want presents for her recent birthday. Instead, she wanted to be baptized
Pregnancy center meeting winter needs with ‘God’s Warming Spot’
God’s Warming Spot is Pathway of Hope’s answer to a prominent need in Muhlenberg County. The pregnancy resource center maintains a coat closet for locals who lack access to warm clothing during the winter months.
International religious freedom advocates write to Congress, call for hearings
“Nigeria and India have been rocked by alarming instances of religious violence and persecution,” the Jan. 17 letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee states.
Soccer coach uses life experience to teach players off the pitch
Hunter House’s first year as soccer coach at Oneida Baptist Institute saw the school win the 13th Region championship and advance to the state tournament — but that is not what he will remember most about the season.
Jordan’s ACCTS ministry changes name, moves under umbrella of Jordan Baptist Convention
The Arab Center for Consulting and Training Services (ACCTS) led by Nabeeh and Ruba Abbassi in Jordan is stepping “into a new season” and changing its name to ATHAR.
Darryl Strawberry shares stories of sin, redemption and ‘Hall of Faith’
“If you fall in love with Jesus, you realize you don’t need anything else,” said baseball superstar turned evangelist Darryl Strawberry.
Pakistani Christians seek justice after extremist attacks
Citing lax government response to Islamic extremist attacks on a Christian community last August, an advocacy group recently filed another plea for justice with the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Baptists minister, pray in wake of tragic elementary school shooting in Texas
Texas Southern Baptists have dispatched ministers to South Texas to minister to the community and assist with relief in the