Global Christian Relief launches 2025 Red List annual persecution report
SANTA ANA, Calif. (BP) -- Global Christian Relief (GCR), the watchdog group launched in 2023 when Open Doors USA reorganized, has released its first persecution report, citing top five countries persecuting Christians in select categories.
NAMB encouraging pastors to leverage March 16 to share John 3:16
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) – This year, March 16 falls on a Sunday, and the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) evangelism team is urging Southern Baptist churches to plan a special outreach on that day with a campaign: “3:16 on 3/16.”
BGCT, NAMB leaders clarify path forward with church starting arrangement
DALLAS — Leaders from the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the North American Mission Board agreed in principle to a clear path forward for providing church-starting resources and support for BGCT churches desiring access to NAMB resources during a two-hour meeting hosted at the BGCT’s Dallas office on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Florida church’s abuse prevention accreditation opens ‘door for Gospel conversation and trust’
TAMPA, Fla. – Florida Baptist executive pastor Chris Dotson believes that building a fence really high is a matter of “Gospel integrity.” He takes this conviction to heart in guarding South Tampa Fellowship against sexual abuse.
Churches respond with housing, shoveling, firewood as snow and cold hit
NASHVILLE (BP) — The winter weather currently sweeping into the Midwest and expected across the South later this week has Southern Baptists responding and preparing for how to help others through the cold, snow and possible freezing rain or sleet.
Parolee’s baptism shows redemption inside and outside prison walls
BURLESON, Texas – Anansi Flaherty, a backup fullback on Katy (Texas) High School’s 2000 State Championship team, gave his life to Christ in prison. Last month, he was baptized – “raised to walk in new life” – outside those walls.
Pastors encourage Scripture reading with free Bibles, frequent reminders
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Churchgoers may hear the Bible preached every Sunday, but their pastors also want them to engage with Scripture during the week.
Georgia church gives nearly $25K to erase more than $5.7M in medical debt
ROCK SPRINGS, Ga. (BP) – About three months ago, Pastor Joel Southerland of Peavine Baptist Church began asking for members to give toward a “Christmas Project.” The catch, however, was he couldn’t tell them what it was for.
4 prayer goals to pursue in the New Year
Do you have any goals for your prayer life? C. S. Lewis once said, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
FIRST-PERSON: Pictures of Peace: A reflection on the New Year’s Day tragedy in New Orleans
Our family carries deep affection for New Orleans. My wife Michele and I moved there as students at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary when we were 25 years old, and we were captured by the city’s hospitality and warmth.
