
Church planting and bringing renewal to New Orleans neighborhood
EDITOR’S NOTE: This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1–8 and is focused on the theme

Iorg calls God’s mission ‘eternal, inclusive, personal and costly’ during TN Summit
Jeff Iorg delivered a challenge during Monday night’s session at the 2025 Tennessee Baptist Convention Summit about who Southern Baptists welcome into the fold.

War, Easter and the future of tourism in Bethlehem
Every year before Easter, Elias Hazin’s phone would ring with pilgrims booking trips to visit Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.

Report: Iran continues to blame, punish Christians for political troubles
As leaders of Iran continue to blame and punish Christians for their alleged part in the regime’s political and military troubles of last year, a new report outlines the persecution that Christians in the Islamic Republic suffered in 2025.

5 reasons churches struggle to reach the next generation
The 2026 Illinois Leadership Summit, held in Springfield January 20-21, featured four main session speakers discussing the hard work needed to reach the next generation.

Prayer and perseverance amid Middle East tumult
Wouldn’t you like to pray with Christians in Lebanon? Specifically to pray with followers of Christ providing shelter and emergency

Hispanic pastors find rest, fellowship at Lake Tiak-O’Khata
“When they are at work in the church, they are very isolated,” said Tzib. “But with these events, it has been a blessing for them to grow closer and discuss the similar challenges they face.”

Students challenged to uphold religious freedom
John Litzler challenged Howard Payne University students to recognize and defend the Christian’s historic and ongoing role in protecting religious liberty.