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Gaza Baptists ‘no longer have the energy to suffer,’ church leader there says

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (BP) -- As Christians approach Easter, Baptists sheltered in the remnants of Gaza Baptist Church are so worn out they “no longer have the energy to suffer,” a leader there told the Christian Mission to Gaza (CM2G).

Arizona city government forces church to halt feeding ministry, lawsuit says

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (BP) -- Pastor Manuel Castro was in tears. Sobbing, he told Baptist Press of his frustration and heartbreak at having to halt Iglesia Bautista Gethsemani’s food distribution ministry after the city threatened his arrest.

U.S. funding bill mixed bag on pro-life, biblical gender, religious liberty

WASHINGTON (BP) -- The latest Congressional spending package allows federally funded gender transitions and essentially bypasses current restrictions on government-funded abortions, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) told Baptist Press.

Christian humanitarian medical ministry in Haiti repels armed attackers

THOMAZEAU, Haiti (BP) -- Nearly a dozen gunmen attacked the LiveBeyond ministry compound about 20 miles outside Port au Prince March 21, but ministry security repelled them, CEO and cofounder David Vanderpool told Baptist Press.

Oregon reverses drug decriminalization that led to more overdose deaths

SALEM, Ore. (BP) – Overdose deaths in Oregon increased 43 percent in the first year of the state’s attempt to combat drug abuse by decriminalizing possession of small amounts of controlled drugs, including fentanyl and other opioids.

Haitian fellowship, Florida Baptists to open migrant center in Mexico

TAPACHULA, Mexico (BP) – Haitian Southern Baptist pastors are spearheading work to open a welcome center and two churches in Mexico to serve throngs of migrants who often risk their lives to get there.

SBC Executive Committee to consider Jeff Iorg for president, CEO March 21

DALLAS (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee will consider Gateway Seminary President Jeff Iorg for EC president and CEO in a special called meeting from noon-3 p.m. March 21 in Dallas.

2024 SBC Annual Meeting Schedule announced

INDIANAPOLIS (BP) – A preliminary schedule for the Southern Baptist Convention 2024 Annual Meeting June 11-12 in Indianapolis was released March 18 by the Committee on Order of Business.

Baptism in totality, Gospel outreaches, church festivals mark solar eclipse

SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (BP) – Pastor Billy Glover sought the best Gospel witness when 3 minutes and 52 seconds of totality covers Steel City Church in the solar eclipse April 8. He’s offering baptisms in total darkness in the church parking lot.

Kendrick Brothers revive favorite characters in new release ‘The Forge’

ALBANY, Ga. (BP) – It mirrors a family reunion from the best of the Kendrick Brothers’ work. “The Forge,” releasing in August, revives beloved characters from “War Room” and features actors from “Courageous” and “Overcomer.”