Women: Bangladesh’s ‘unreached people’
BANGLADESH (BP) -- The small-framed girl weaves through the mass of bodies bustling along a congested sidewalk. Her dark, almond-shaped eyes dart from person to person, choosing a subject. She approaches a woman and tugs on her sleeve, extending a small, dirty palm and uttering in a childish, imploring voice: "Sister, give me two taka [2½ cents]!"
In Bangladesh: transforming young hearts one girl at a time
Chávez death prompts prayer
CARACAS, Venezuela (BP) -- With the death of Hugo Chávez, Venezuelans face an uncertain future after his 14-year presidency. The nation's evangelical community is urging Christians around the world to be in prayer for their country.
WEEK OF PRAYER: Antique globe spurs seminary to heightened LMCO giving
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) -- It all started with an antique globe-shaped bank. The tattered grapefruit-sized trinket helped spur students, faculty and staff of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., to give generously to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.
WEEK OF PRAYER: ‘They trust me’
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) -- When her car needs oil, Marie Edwards* takes it to the mechanic herself. When there's a party at the university where she works, she heads to the kitchen with the local women to help make tea.
WEEK OF PRAYER: ‘God loved you enough to come,’ 20-something worker tells Muslim friends
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) -- At 4:45 a.m., the Muslim call to prayer wakes Marie Edwards*. In the cooler hours before the scorching heat arrives, the 20-something Christian worker spends her own time in prayer and worship.
WEEK OF PRAYER: Former Muslim buoyed in sub-Saharan desert by church’s prayer
Mom & Dad nurtured athletic sons for God
CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP) — “Keeping up with the Joneses” takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to the family of college football star Barrett Jones. Rex and Leslie Jones have raised three hard-working, respectful sons who have a heart for missions — and they happen to be talented football players. “We wanted to […]
Alabama All-American prioritizes his faith
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (BP) -- Offensive lineman Barrett Jones and his University of Alabama teammates hoisted the gleaming, crystal trophy into the air while thousands in the stadium cheered -- the Crimson Tide football team had won the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) National Championship.
Black missionary relates to Zambians’ struggles
LUSAKA, Zambia (BP) -- When Troy Lewis came to Zambia, more than 10 years ago as an IMB missionary, he already had an intuitive understanding of many Zambians' struggles.
