Persecution fails to thwart Gospel inroads in Asia | Baptist Press
Persecution of followers of Christ in one of Central Asia's former Soviet republics fails to thwart Gospel inroads through disaster relief and clean water.
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ISIS Claims Paris Was Targeted for Carrying 'the Banner of the Cross in Europe'
While claiming responsibility for a wave of terror attacks that killed at least 129 people in Paris on Friday night, the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS or ISIL, said its men killed no less ...
In Paris, 'death, pain & terror' met by prayer, hope | Baptist Press
Friday the 13th became a day of infamy in Paris after a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris left at least 129 people dead and 350 wounded. "Some rush immediately to political or even ideological reasons behind the acts," said Mark Edworthy, the International Mission Board’s top strategist for Europe, "but our workers understand the spiritual dimension of darkness in the world and the reality that violence can erupt anywhere and any time."
Under the Radar: Gods Smuggler Brings Gospel to Darkest Places on Earth
For decades, a missionary known as Brother Andrew has had one mission, and that is to bring the Gospel to some of the darkest places on earth.
The Problem of Islam and the Islamic State - Morningstar News
(Morning Star News) – Two remarkable pieces about Islamist violence were published last week in mainstream media – one answering the ambivalence thoughtful people feel on what to do about the Islamic State, and the other answering perplexity on what to do about Islam. They are remarkable first because, unconcerned about political correctness, they strongly […]
American volunteers partner with Kenyan students | Baptist Press
Washington state volunteers partner with African students to take the Gospel to an unreached people group in West Pokot, Kenya. They left exhausted from the hard conditions but excited to cast the vision of continued work to their home churches.
Francis' message to the Italian Church: imitate Jesus in humility, service
In a lengthy speech to the Italian Church at large, Pope Francis said that true human and ecclesial advancement can only be achieved when founded on the humility and detachment of power exemplified by Christ.
In Nepal, fuel crisis hinders quake recovery | Baptist Press
A new, man-made disaster is seriously complicating efforts to help Nepalis recover from the devastating earthquake that struck the country in April.
35 new IMB missionaries appointed | Baptist Press
Thirty-five candidates were appointed missionaries by International Mission Board trustees Nov. 8 during a service at First Baptist Church of New Orleans. The new missionaries join IMB workers around the world serving in global cities and hard places such as jungles, deserts and war-zones.
In Tuscany, Pope Francis says proximity overcomes indifference
Pope Francis today traveled to the Tuscan city of Prato, where he told the city’s labor force – many Chinese immigrants – to be courageous in fighting corruption and indifference, and to work toward a culture of inclusion.
