Arizona exec director announces plan to retire; search committee named
David Johnson, executive director of the Arizona Mission Network of Southern Baptists since 2013, announced his retirement plans during a convention council meeting Tuesday (March 4).
‘God’s eternal mission matters most,’ Iorg says in first official report as EC president and CEO
In his first official report to Southern Baptist messengers as the EC president and CEO, Jeff Iorg not only outlined his vision but also shared how he plans to go about it.
New SBC abuse prevention, response helpline launched
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Office for Abuse Prevention and Response has launched a revamped helpline for those needing assistance with matters related to sexual abuse.
Nigerian official disputes reports of anti-Christian violence
A high-ranking Nigerian official dismissed reports by international human rights organizations about widespread violence against Christians in his country as “not supported by the facts on the ground,” but some Nigerian Christian leaders disagreed.
Church plant builds community bonds in preparation for launch
Change City Church — an upcoming church plant in Ohio — is working to make a connection with their community before the church’s launch in January 2025 by getting to know people and providing for their needs.
‘Love Thy Neighbor’ emphasis to focus on engaging others through respectful dialogue
Is it possible a routine emphasis week on a university campus could shift the current cultural norms of divisive verbal
Book Review: ‘Stay the Course’ — Preparing to navigate the first year of college
At this time of year, former high school seniors are anticipating a new chapter. For parents, it seems like it was only yesterday when their child entered kindergarten. Where did the years go?
Rwandan churches move to houses as leaders quietly protest government’s restrictions
A dozen people recently congregated in a home in the Nyabisindu neighborhood of Rwanda’s capital to ponder their next steps after the government shuttered numerous churches for noncompliance with health and safety regulations.