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Church leaders in Kenya give qualified support for plan to close orphanages
Amid a growing push to reunite orphans with extended family rather than keep children in residential homes, Kenyan authorities are set to adopt a new program that will phase out traditional orphanages over the next decade.
Lass Words — Location, Location, Location
Need to shake up your church routine? Try moving to different areas of the sanctuary, columnist Ken Lass suggests.
Pastor, wife get prison term on false charges
Pastor Ramesh Ahirwar and wife Sakshi Ahirwar say they were falsely accused in a March conviction of forcible conversion in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Clergy sex abuse bill passes Alabama Legislature
Bipartisan legislation making clergy sex abuse a felony passed the Alabama Legislature today (April 25) and now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Slain Christian’s family receives death threats
Ul Qamar family is warned by armed invaders to stop pursuing the case against their son’s suspected murderer.
Book Review: ‘New Marriage, Same Couple’ seeks to help couples heal after infidelity
In a new book, authors Josh and Katie Walters explore their path to healing after an affair nearly ended their marriage.
Couple personally leads about 500 Chinese students, scholars to faith in Christ
“If you have a heart for the gospel and a heart for college students … you can make a difference,” says BCM campus minister Bill Morrison about ministry efforts that have seen many international students come to Christ.
Focus on ‘core disciplines’ to cope with chaotic times, Iorg urges leaders
Jeff Iorg shares the basic disciplines every leader should prioritize and explains how those disciplines can simplify life down to what really matters.
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Longtime Alabama Baptist pastor Morgan Bailey announces retirement
Morgan Bailey, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Ranburne, announced his retirement from full-time pastoral ministry today (April 21).
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 21
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 21, written by James R. Strange, professor of Biblical and Religious studies, Samford University in Birmingham.
West Alabama BCM bounces back ‘from scratch’
God is opening doors at the University of West Alabama. Through Logan McCoy’s leadership, UWA’s Baptist Campus Ministries plans outreach events, Bible study and gospel appointments to help students engage and disciple their classmates.
George Hamilton, a WWII vet active in missions and ministry, dies at 102
When George Hamilton was in his early 80s, he heard a sermon about how Jesus can’t be Savior and not also be Lord of someone’s whole life. So he started the “most productive” years of his ministry and missions, right up until almost 100.
Couple personally leads about 500 Chinese students, scholars to faith in Christ
“If you have a heart for the gospel and a heart for college students … you can make a difference,” says BCM campus minister Bill Morrison about ministry efforts that have seen many international students come to Christ.
Debbie Childers: You Gotta’ Hear This — Prayer
The gift of laughter really is good medicine, says humorist and Bible study teacher Debbie Childers.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 21
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 21, written by Ben Stubblefield, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 28
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 28, written by James R. Strange, professor of Biblical and Religious studies, Samford University in Birmingham.
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Lass Words — Location, Location, Location
Need to shake up your church routine? Try moving to different areas of the sanctuary, columnist Ken Lass suggests.
Couple personally leads about 500 Chinese students, scholars to faith in Christ
“If you have a heart for the gospel and a heart for college students … you can make a difference,” says BCM campus minister Bill Morrison about ministry efforts that have seen many international students come to Christ.
JSU student from Nigeria embraced by area church
The story of B.J.’s arrival in America and the reception he received at West Side Baptist Church “is just one of those things that only God could have orchestrated.”
Lass Words — Location, Location, Location
Need to shake up your church routine? Try moving to different areas of the sanctuary, columnist Ken Lass suggests.
Couple personally leads about 500 Chinese students, scholars to faith in Christ
“If you have a heart for the gospel and a heart for college students … you can make a difference,” says BCM campus minister Bill Morrison about ministry efforts that have seen many international students come to Christ.
JSU student from Nigeria embraced by area church
The story of B.J.’s arrival in America and the reception he received at West Side Baptist Church “is just one of those things that only God could have orchestrated.”