DR volunteers keeping the Gospel front and center in Georgia
SUWANEE, Ga. — Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief continues to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people impacted by Hurricane Helene’s destructive path across Georgia. As of Friday morning, GBDR director Dwain Carter reported that more than 134,000 meals had been prepared by volunteers, including those from other states supporting the response.
Olympics were a ‘bonus’ for one Tennessee volunteer
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (BP) – One week as a missions volunteer during the 2024 Summer Olympics has provided Traci Jefferson with a lifetime of memories.
Parade of Flags at First Baptist Duluth shows Acts 17 in action, pastor says
DULUTH, Ga. (BP) – Afghanistan. Benin. Brazil. Bulgaria. Cameroon. China. Colombia. Cuba. Dominican Republic. Ecuador …
Revival follows patience, months of prayer at grassroots level, pastors say
CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP) – Steve Gaines recalls a day nearly 30 years ago following a period of prayer and fasting when he was about to preach at First Baptist Church of Gardendale, Ala., his pastorate for 14 years.
Texas church uses any means necessary to reach its community for Christ
TIMPSON, Texas (BP) – A squirrel was loose in the building at First Baptist Church in Timpson, so the pastor sent out a notice that he needed a trap to catch it. By the end of the day, a squirrel trap was set and a man he had been praying for was a new brother in Christ.
IMB directors publish ‘Unreadable: Another Book You Probably Won’t Read’
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) -- His body sways slightly with the stopping and starting of the metro. One hand grips the rail, and the other holds his phone. He’s watching a video on YouTube about the relevance of faith in today’s world and common misconceptions about Christianity.
Ministry abounds at Little Sturgis Bike Rally
STURGIS, Ky. (KT) — For three days in July, the population of Sturgis soars from 1,650 to more than 10,000 people when the western Kentucky town hosts the Little Sturgis Bike Rally. Along with the motorcycle enthusiasts, ministry opportunities abound for Sturgis First Baptist Church, the Ohio Valley Baptist Association, Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) and other ministry partners.
Missions, evangelism at the heart of growth, says Nevada pastor
RENO, Nev. (BP) – A passion for missions brings growth. South Reno Baptist Church is proof.
FIRST-PERSON: Prayer and evangelism reinforce one another
Prayer and evangelism go together like chocolate and peanut butter. The two practices mutually reinforce one another and enhance the other spiritual disciplines. The dynamic happens like this: the more you pray, the more you attune your heart to God’s heart, and specifically, God’s heart for the lost. The more you seek to evangelize, the more you sense your need for the Holy Spirit’s divine enablement and long for his intervention. Prayer should lead to gospel proclamation, and gospel proclamation should intensify your prayers.
Special spaces for art, hospitality spark spiritual conversations at Olympics
PARIS (BP) – At first, Adam Moore was a little skeptical about one of the Olympics outreach strategies in which his mission team was participating.
