Southern Baptists prepare and respond to wildfires on the West Coast
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. (BP) – Several wildfires burning across the U.S. West Coast are prompting some Southern Baptists to evacuate from their homes, while others are responding to practical needs.
Evangelical organizations partner to host 1 million hours of prayer during Tokyo Olympics
Several evangelical organizations, both internationally and in the U.S., are partnering together in an effort to cover Japan with 1 million hours of prayer during the 30 days of the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic games.
‘The Ringer’ NBA writer shares testimony through cancer diagnosis
DALLAS (BP) – As a 33-year-old with a young family, NBA writer Jonathan Tjarks had never really thought about his own mortality, which is why he said it was “absolutely shocking,” to be diagnosed with cancer this April.
3,000-year-old inscription could be oldest discovered evidence of Hebrew language
LACHISH, Israel (BP) -- A written inscription spelling the biblical name “Jerubbaal” or “Yeruba’al,” has been found during an archaeological dig in a Southern District of Israel, according to media reports.
Baptists in Eastern Kentucky see salvations through ‘LoveLoud’ service event
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (BP) – The Pike Association of Southern Baptists in Eastern Kentucky, saw several professions of faith during “LoveLoud,” an annual initiative in which several of the association’s churches work together to complete projects around the community with a focus on servant evangelism.
‘The Chosen’ season 2 finale premieres Sunday
NASHVILLE (BP) – The popular video series “The Chosen,” which depicts the life of Jesus and His followers, will release the final episode of its second season Sunday (July 11). The show has become a sensation, with episodes having been viewed more than 150 million times and translated into more than 50 different languages.
Cirincione named Nevada executive director-treasurer
RENO, Nev. (BP) – The Nevada Baptist Convention’s executive board announced Sunday (July 4) that Damian Cirincione, executive pastor of Shadow Hills Church in Las Vegas, will be the convention’s new executive director-treasurer.
Send Relief national spokesperson Mark Richt announces Parkinson’s diagnosis
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Mark Richt, the former college football coach who is now a national spokesperson for Send Relief, announced Thursday (July 1) he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Chinese Baptist Church in Los Angeles sees over 100 professions of faith through online evangelism groups
Despite not meeting in person for over 15 months, First Chinese Baptist Church Los Angeles, CA., has seen over 100 professions of faith through a new group evangelism strategy.
Los bautistas del sur ministran a los trabajadores del Music City Center durante la reunión anual
NASHVILLE (BP) - Cuando los bautistas del sur de todo el país se reunieron para la reunión anual la semana pasada, muchos muchos fueron intenionales en compartir el amor de Jesús con el personal del Music City Center.
