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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.

Global missionary partners advance Gospel in Colombia

Laura Martinez’s letter to her supporters in Mexico is reminiscent of New Testament letters. Recently, she wrote about adapting quickly to the culture, climate, geography and gastronomy of Colombia. She enumerated the differences in seasons and interpretations of certain Spanish words, and she was pleasantly surprised the quality of water in Colombia is higher than where she’s from in Mexico.

FIRST-PERSON: Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered

Forced pastoral exits are crippling thousands of churches every year, as these sobering statistics prove:

Prayers urged for Louisiana Reach Haiti staff members trapped in Port-au-Prince

CAP HAITIEN, Haiti (LBM) – Urgent prayers have been issued for the safe return of two Louisiana Reach Haiti Children’s Village staff members who are trapped in Port-au-Prince, capital city of a country that has seen a rapid increase in gang activity.

Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning

(RNS) — As the U.S. continues to debate the fusion of faith and politics, a sweeping new survey reports that most American adults have a positive view of religion’s role in public life but believe its influence is waning.

EXPLAINER: Latest developments in Israel-Hamas war

The attack on Israel by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, marked a significant escalation in the long-standing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. This attack was characterized by its scale and coordination, differing markedly from previous skirmishes or individual acts of aggression. As a result of these attacks, the Israeli military responded with air strikes and ground operations in Gaza.

Reengagement with CP expands impact, brings churches out of isolation, Kentucky leader says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) — Michael Cabell’s position is heavily tied to helping churches reengage with the Cooperative Program. However, giving through CP isn’t the first thing he preaches to those congregations.

FIRST-PERSON: Jesus is our way and our way marker

I recently made a wallpaper image for my phone, computer and external monitor. It reads: “Jesus is Lord. I am not.”

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.

Disaster Relief workers assess storm damage in Ohio, Indiana

LOGAN COUNTY, Ohio (BP) — Disaster Relief teams from Ohio and Indiana state conventions are currently assessing storm damage that left three dead here Thursday evening (March 14).