House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package moving ahead as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Mike Johnson, facing a choice between potentially losing his job and advancing aid for Ukraine, forged ahead Wednesday (April 16) toward a vote later this week on a package of funding that also includes Israel and Taiwan.
As landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh future
The United Methodist Church lost one-fourth of its U.S. churches in a recent schism, with conservatives departing over disputes on sexuality and theology.
Darling, Land join Ukrainian Baptist leaders in letter to House Speaker
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – The namesake of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement as well as its current director have joined two Ukrainian Baptist leaders in a letter urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to “consider the plight of Christians” suffering brutality at the hands of invading Russian forces in Ukraine.
Gaza Baptists ‘no longer have the energy to suffer,’ church leader there says
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (BP) -- As Christians approach Easter, Baptists sheltered in the remnants of Gaza Baptist Church are so worn out they “no longer have the energy to suffer,” a leader there told the Christian Mission to Gaza (CM2G).
UPDATE: Louisiana Reach Haiti celebrates safe return of staff members
CAP HAITIEN, Haiti (LBM) – Four weeks after they became trapped in Port-au-Prince, two staff members of Louisiana Reach Haiti (LRH) have made it safely to the ministry’s Children’s Village in Cap Haitien.
Christian humanitarian medical ministry in Haiti repels armed attackers
THOMAZEAU, Haiti (BP) -- Nearly a dozen gunmen attacked the LiveBeyond ministry compound about 20 miles outside Port au Prince March 21, but ministry security repelled them, CEO and cofounder David Vanderpool told Baptist Press.
Haitian fellowship, Florida Baptists to open migrant center in Mexico
TAPACHULA, Mexico (BP) – Haitian Southern Baptist pastors are spearheading work to open a welcome center and two churches in Mexico to serve throngs of migrants who often risk their lives to get there.
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.
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.
Haitian gang violence, political turmoil hinder Southern Baptist work
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (BP) – As escalating gang violence and political instability threaten civil war in Haiti, Southern Baptist Haitian leaders who collaborate closely with ministers there are forced to postpone outreaches.
