U.S. missionary kidnapped in Niger
Gunmen kidnapped an American missionary from his home in central Niger over the weekend and killed two other people. The incident is the first reported kidnapping of an American in the region. On Frid...
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FIRST-PERSON: The Cooperative Program: essential, irreplaceable | Baptist Press
From international missions to foster care, Southern Baptists' support of the Cooperative Program "makes a difference in the lives of real people with real hurts and real needs," Paul Chitwood, executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, notes.
Mexico's persecuted Christians draw 'historic first' | Baptist Press
Evangelical Christians in rural villages of southern Mexico have suffered persecution for decades. For many years, their suffering went unnoticed except by persecution watchdog groups like Christian Solidarity Worldwide, International Christian Concern, Open Doors, and Voice of the Martyrs.
FIRST-PERSON: Evangelistic pastors | Baptist Press
The marks of an evangelistic pastor, Chuck Lawless observes, range from those for whom the Great Commission reflects "a global heart that translates into local evangelism" to those who intentionally engage non-believers even if not naturally gifted in doing so.
FIRST-PERSON: Reaching students -- in their own words | Baptist Press
Who better to ask for ideas on reaching young people than young people themselves? So, Shane Pruitt asked, "What do adults need to know about your generation?" at student camps, young adult worship services and other gatherings during the past year.
Only 1 in 10 Mainline Protestant Pastors Discussed Pro-Life Issues From Pulpit in Past 6 Months
Nearly six out of 10 Mainline Protestant pastors say they have never discussed pro-life issues in their sermons and nearly eight out of 10 Mainline Protestant pastors say they haven t discussed ...
'Intergalactic missions': planet spurs questions | Baptist Press
Discovery of another planet that might support life has given rise to speculation about intelligent life elsewhere in the universe -- and whether such lifeforms would need the Gospel.
FIRST-PERSON: Evangelize to revitalize | Baptist Press
If a church needs to revitalize, Ernest Easley believes it must evangelize. "People are having a hard time getting saved because we're not sharing Jesus with them," the college evangelism professor and former pastor writes, asking, "Where are the tears for lost souls across the Southern Baptist Convention?"
'Insanity of God' showing Aug. 30 across U.S. | Baptist Press
"The Insanity of God," the true story of missionaries Nik and Ruth Ripken and their work with the persecuted church, will be shown in 500 U.S. theaters Aug. 30 for a special one-night, feature event. The presentation will include International Mission Board President, author and speaker David Platt interviewing Nik Ripken, as well as a performance by music artist Todd Smith.
Right place, right time: 4 professions of faith | Baptist Press
Four professions of faith occur when five seminarians share their faith in a park near Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
