Targeted churches in India remain shut, awaiting police action
More than a month after Hindu nationalist groups in India targeted two Christian congregations on Easter, the churches remain shut while awaiting police action, sources said.
Smith challenges pastors to ‘keep your head steady,’ run the race strong
Robert Smith told those present at the Pastors Conference to “keep your head steady, be clear minded, be alert and do not be shaken by what takes place” — no matter what happens — as they finish their race.
Ways to encourage and support our caregivers
In the United States today, some 53 million Americans are providing unpaid health care for someone who is sick, elderly
First person: What can we expect in eternity?
For some, discussions about eternity are no more than wishful thinking. Others imagine our forever abode as unappealing and boring.
‘I like to go’: TX woman makes most of retirement through disaster relief
Nancy Ellard’s boundless energy fuels her busy life, from a paralegal and chef to a disaster relief volunteer, sharing love, hope and faith wherever she goes.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 29
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 29, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Rashional Thoughts: Consistent, community ministry harder than serving in a crisis
Is it possible the Church as a whole struggles (outside of a crisis) to genuinely, thoroughly and consistently show up for the various communities needing consistent care across the nation and around the world?
SCBC commemorates bicentennial year, creates sexual abuse task force
Messengers to the 201st annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention celebrated the convention’s bicentennial year, approved the creation