Two hearts revived: How an HVAC hero saved a life and found hope
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (BP) – As far as David and Marilyn Killian are concerned, God sent Cameron Lowe to save David’s life so David could help save Cameron’s.
Hmong Fellowship plans for the future
FRESNO, Calif. (BP) – Hmong Southern Baptist churches across the nation followed the lead of the SBC. They have been preaching all year on the theme of “One Mind, One Voice” and Romans 15:5-6, the theme of the SBC annual meeting in June.
Disaster relief chaplain discovers ‘pure joy’ in pointing others to Christ
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (BP) -- Diane Traynor is not really a fan of hurricanes, but after their arrival she springs into action–ready to offer soothing words, a listening ear and the hope of Christ.
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief launches Hurricane Milton response/continues Helene relief efforts
SARASOTA -- As Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall just after 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, near Siesta Key, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are now setting up a command center at Sarasota’s Colonial Oaks Baptist Church, which will serve as headquarters for disaster relief leaders to begin assessing damage and prioritizing crisis response, including mass feeding, clean-up and recovery and spiritual care and witness.
BCM students from The Citadel, College of Charleston help in Helene relief
AIKEN, S.C. (BP) -- In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path through South Carolina, students from Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) groups at The Citadel and College of Charleston partnered with South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief to provide critical aid and support to impacted communities.
NOBTS trustees approve new faculty, hear positive reports
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – The board of trustees for New Orleans Baptist Theology Seminary and Leavell College approved new faculty positions and heard a variety of positive reports during its fall meeting Oct. 8-9.
Revitalization comes about through many helping hands
BIG SPRING, Texas (BP) — Brad Borggren arrived at his new pastorate in December 2019 with observations shared by many of his peers.
13 states and D.C. sue TikTok claiming harm to children’s mental health
NEW YORK (BP) – After a 15-year-old Manhattan boy died attempting to “surf” atop a moving subway car in February 2023, his mother found videos promoting subway surfing in a TikTok challenge on his phone, a lawsuit filed against TikTok alleges.
NAMB trustees approve budget, celebrate work of NYC missionaries
NEW YORK CITY (BP) – North American Mission Board (NAMB) trustees approved the 2024-2025 budget and celebrated missionaries serving as church planters and in compassion ministry throughout the metro New York City area as they gathered for meetings Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 7-8.
Bible untouched by Helene ‘God’s way of reassuring us,’ Tennessee pastor says
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — Enon Baptist Church weathered the storm, even though its building did not. Less than one week after Hurricane Helene ravaged Enon’s facilities, church members gathered for their Wednesday night activities as normal, albeit in a different location. They met at a nearby Methodist church, whose pastor had graciously invited the Enon members […]
