The Week of American Idolatry
For this issue of A Public Witness, we virtually trek deep in the heart of Texas to see how “God and country” too often looks more like country as god at Prestonwood Baptist Church.
Church & Ministries
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‘Discipled by the persecuted church’: Faith Without Frontiers Explores Resilience and Identity in the Middle East
The third Episode of Christian Daily International’s podcast Faith Without Frontiers featured a wide-ranging conversation with Carla Miller, who serves churches across the Middle East from her base in Lebanon, helping young people build resilience in the face of pressure and persecution.
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Evangelical Body in Colombia Recognized for Contribution to Peace at Bogotá Interfaith Meeting
The Evangelical Confederation of Colombia (CEDECOL) was recognized by the Bogotá Metropolitan Police and the Ministry of the Interior during the first Interfaith Meeting on Peace and Security, an event aimed at strengthening collaboration between religious organizations and government institutions in building social harmony.
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CEOs of Persecution Ministries Launch Joint Prayer Effort, Emphasize Unity at Global Consultation
Senior leaders of Christian ministries serving persecuted believers have begun a new joint prayer initiative, bringing together chief executives from multiple organizations in a move aimed at strengthening cooperation across the sector.
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Pastor finds global mission field in Louisville’s refugee community | Baptist Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Alex Tenenbaum has a heart for the nations, and that calling is shaping both his ministry and his daily life. He serves as an assistant pastor at Forest Baptist Church, a historic African American congregation, where he leads community engagement efforts.
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FIRST-PERSON: Jesus’ most difficult command | Baptist Press
A shocking act on a dark New York highway once left a nation demanding justice, but what followed told a far deeper story about the power of love and forgiveness.
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Council of Europe body underreports anti-Christian attacks, ECLJ says
The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) this month criticized the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for underreporting attacks against Christians in Europe.
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Pakistan urged to end forced conversions/marriages
A U.N.-appointed body on Wednesday (April 22) urged Pakistan to intensify efforts to eradicate forced conversions/marriages, noting that young minority girls consistently fall victim to Islamist coercion.
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Algeria Shuts Protestant Churches as Christians are Pushed Underground
Nearly all Protestant churches in Algeria have been forced to close, pushing thousands of Christians into private homes and informal gatherings as authorities tighten control over non-Muslim worship.
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Barbarians are at the literary gates once more and missionaries may yet save civilization
Christian missionaries have carried the Bible and have taught people how to read it, shaping the entire modern world through literacy projects. As we face radical literacy disruption by AI, missionaries may yet be a balwark against knowledge loss once more.
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SBC Worship Conference Response Exceeds Expectations | Baptist Press
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP) – Scott Connell and other organizers of the Southern Baptist Church Music Conference felt that 2026 could bring around 500 attendees to the annual event. That was big dreaming, considering that three years ago it was canceled due to lack of interest. The conference came back in…
