‘They need the Lord:’ Romanian prison ministry leader readies his son to take over
Christian Daily International spoke to Mircea Cristian about pioneering his prison ministry, Rock of Ages, in Romania as his son Timotei prepares to take over.
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SBC DIGEST: Carlisle Driggers dies; Max Barnett dies | Baptist Press
Carlisle Driggers, former SC state exec, dies at 88; Max Barnett, longtime Baptist Okla. collegiate leader, dies at 89.
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Two micro-conferences at SBC Pastors’ Conference full, others filling up | Baptist Press
ORLANDO (BP) – Judging by the response, a new feature to the Pastors’ Conference preceding the SBC Annual Meeting may become permanent.
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A new Christian federation may already be marred by India’s Enforcement Directorate investigations
A new federation of churches in India has been launched to help protect church assets from being taken under amended laws giving authorities new powers that will negatively affect Christian witness. But the new group is already mired in controversy, for which groups it includes and which have been excluded.
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FIRST-PERSON: The key to strong relationships | Baptist Press
True eternal life, the abundant life we were made for, is to know God, not in the sense of merely knowing things about Him, but in the sense of being close to Him, understanding Him, and trusting Him.
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Appeals court revives lawsuit against Platt’s McLean Bible Church
Loading the Audio Player... A Virginia appeals court on Tuesday overturned a lower court order that dismissed a case brought by former members of McLean Bible Church in the city o...
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IMB releases ‘Blueprint’ for NextGen seeking to reach the nations | Baptist Press
RICHMOND, Va. -- The International Mission Board has released “Blueprint: Recognizing God’s Design for His Glory among the Nations,” a new course and companion book for students, young adults and ministry leaders to understand Scripture as one unified story and recognize their role in God’s global mission.
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China arrests six Christians on charge of ‘organizing minors’
Authorities in China this month arrested six Christians on charges including “organizing minors to carry out activities disrupting public order” for ordinary church activities, according to religious rights watchdog Bitter Winter.
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Open Doors Event Draws 9,000 to Karlsruhe for Prayer, Firsthand Accounts of Persecution
A North Korean pastor who survived hunger, forced labor and flight from his country told thousands of German Christians that the Kim dynasty is nearing its end — one of several firsthand accounts of persecution that shaped a three-day gathering in southwestern Germany this month.
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Swedish Churches Concerned about Abortion and Euthanasia, Few Willing to Take Public Stance before National Election
Few churches are willing to take a public stance on the issues of abortion and euthanasia in Sweden, a leading evangelical leader said, after Catholic voters received guidance on electoral candidates’ perspectives on such ethical issues ahead of the national election on Sept. 13.
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BP receives EPA, BCA awards for ‘stories of God’s work though us’ | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – Baptist Press took home a dozen honors this spring in annual awards competitions among professional societies of evangelical and Baptist communicators.
