
Churches targeted in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Authorities in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region of Ukraine raided an unregistered Baptist church during a Pentecost Sunday worship service, an Oslo-based news service focused on international human rights and religious freedom reported.

Did Jesus have a brand? Yes. Why your Church should too
If you think branding is too corporate for the Church, you’re not alone. Many pastors resist this idea until they realize Jesus was the ultimate example of branding done right.

Messengers to 2024 SBC Annual Meeting adopt 8 resolutions
Eight resolutions were adopted by messengers attending the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.

Choctaw Indian Fair to boost cross-cultural ministry opportunities
For the first time, the Multicultural Ministries Department of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board will manage a booth at the 74th annual Choctaw Indian Fair, July 10–13.

‘Pressing the gas’: Ford’s $19.5B EV shift won’t alter TN Baptist plans
Although the Ford Motor Co. ended production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning this month as part of a broader shift away from large electric vehicles, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board isn’t backing away from its evangelism efforts in BlueOval City.

Southern Baptist leaders, groups respond to ongoing saga with Executive Committee
The situation with the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee playing out before a watching world demonstrates multiple and varied levels

Family praising God’s goodness despite pain, paralysis
Despite an accident that led to paralysis from the waste down, Audrey Morgan’s faith in God has only grown. She even said, “Deep down I am at peace with whatever happens — whether I walk again or not — I am at peace.”

UPDATE: Baptist group headed home from Israel
A group of Baptists who were in Israel when the U.S. and Israel launched attacks against Iran are reportedly headed home.