East Texas church reaching community in myriad of ways
A squirrel was loose in the building at First Baptist Church Timpson, Texas, so the pastor sent out a notice that he needed a trap to catch it. By the end of the day, a squirrel trap was set and a man he had been praying for was …
Arkansas Baptist messengers approve resolution of appreciation for media ministry
Messengers to the 2021 annual meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention approved a resolution of appreciation for Arkansas Baptist
Many hit worship songs are a ‘team effort,’ come from ‘Big Four’ churches
In January 2023, Chris Brown and a group of fellow songwriters working on a live worship album for Elevation Church, a nondenominational megachurch in Charlotte, North Carolina, sat down for a writing session …
Louisiana pregnancy center vandalized; judge halts abortion ban
The Women’s New Life Center in Baton Rouge was vandalized, and an East Baton Rouge judge issued a temporary halt
Hispanic volunteers on mission, ‘ready to see God at work’
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the IMB is highlighting the contribution of Hispanics to global missions and celebrating the growing number of Hispanic churches committed to reaching the nations. See more details on resources.
Speaking to the heart: Bible story translators deliver gospel to least-reached
Bir Bahdur is a simple animal herder. Sometimes he works as a day-laborer. He’s quiet and meek. He’s uneducated and
Georgia Baptist response to Helene aims to ‘help those who are helping others’
The Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s response to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene is comprehensive, according to chief operating officer David Melber. “We want to make sure we do not miss any church that needs our help,” he said.
‘Lots of tears shed’: KY Disaster Relief volunteer returns home to help community
Karen Smith was born and raised in Whitesburg so there was no doubt she was coming home to do some