TEHRAN, Iran (BP) – Can conditions get any worse for Iranian Christians? Can conditions get any better? Iranian evangelist Hormoz Shariat told Baptist Press the dichotomy kicks him in the gut every year.

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Send Network Orientation prepares 170 church planting missionaries

Brian Bloye planted West Ridge Church in Dallas, Ga., in 1997 and became a multiplying church that has planted more than one hundred churches around the world. Bloye also serves as the Send Network vice president of strategies and development and addressed church planters during Send Network Orientation March 3-5, 2026. NAMB photo

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Among 170 church planters who attended Send Network’s most recent orientation held March 3-5, the missionaries represented 30 states and provinces throughout North America.

Tutoring center in South Asia becomes bridge to faith

Abbas and Aisha live in an apartment complex with their six children. They have connected with local believers Sam and Rita from the tutoring center who now lead a weekly Bible study in the apartment. Aisha’s mom has inquired about joining the Bible study, and this family is close to making professions of faith in Christ. IMB Photo

Tutoring centers are ubiquitous in South Asia, according to Crawford Kaiser, International Mission Board missionary. Kaiser and his team of national partners are taking advantage of these teaching opportunities for the sake of the Gospel.

Steve Gaines enters hospice care

Steve Gaines speaks at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024. File photo

CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP) – Former Southern Baptist Convention president and pastor emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church Steve Gaines has entered hospice care, the church announced in a letter to members this week.



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