Arab Baptist seminary near Beirut sheltering Christians, others fleeing war zone
BEIRUT (BP) – Christians and others fleeing the war zone in southern Lebanon are finding refuge at Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS) near Beirut, its president Wissam Nasrallah told Baptist Press, as Israel’s fight against Iran ally Hezbollah intensifies.
Bible Study: Follow Jesus at any cost
History is replete with people who followed others to destruction and death. Leaders like Jim Jones of the Jonestown massacre, cult leader Charles Manson and others led many to disaster. Whom are you following?
With March, comes gambling madness
NASHVILLE (BP) – Sports gambling doesn’t have a specific season, but certain times of the year are considered to be its Super Bowl or March Madness. Specifically … the Super Bowl and March Madness.
Send Network Orientation prepares 170 church planting missionaries
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Among 170 church planters who attended Send Network’s most recent orientation held March 3-5, the missionaries represented 30 states and provinces throughout North America.
Tutoring center in South Asia becomes bridge to faith
Tutoring centers are ubiquitous in South Asia, according to Crawford Kaiser, International Mission Board missionary. Kaiser and his team of national partners are taking advantage of these teaching opportunities for the sake of the Gospel.
Steve Gaines enters hospice care
CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP) – Former Southern Baptist Convention president and pastor emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church Steve Gaines has entered hospice care, the church announced in a letter to members this week.
Illinois church severely damaged by tornado
KANKAKEE, Ill. – Journey Church in Kankakee suffered severe damage from a tornado that tore through the community on Tuesday evening (March 10). The church, located on the south side of town, lost two thirds of its roof, with the remaining portion receiving significant damage.
Spurgeon men’s basketball senior named National Player of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Spurgeon College men’s basketball senior guard/forward Joseph Allen has been named both National Player of the Year and Regional Player of the Year by the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Iranian ministers, Gateway professor assess plight of Iranian Christians
TEHRAN, Iran (BP) – Can conditions get any worse for Iranian Christians? Can conditions get any better? Iranian evangelist Hormoz Shariat told Baptist Press the dichotomy kicks him in the gut every year.
Tornadoes kill 2 in Indiana, raze buildings in Illinois
CHICAGO – Major storms whipped up tornadoes that killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois, authorities said Wednesday, as another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region.
