More than 40 people have come to faith as a result of the Who’s Your One campaign at FBC Henderson (TX). The ERLC has now placed or committed to place 31 ultrasound machines toward its goal of 50 placements between December 2020 and January 2023. And Shane & Shane recently released Worship in the Word, a collaboration of 10 new songs inspired by Scripture.
A Kentucky police officer is fighting for his religious liberty. Christians in Western Ukraine are making plans to shelter fellow believers in the case of a Russian invasion. And how God’s Word helps you resist temptation.
Tensions remain high along the border between Ukraine and Russia, and U.S. military chaplains are making mental, spiritual and strategic preparations in case of conflict. Also, in a meeting with church leaders in Virginia, Gateway Seminary President Jeff Iorg stressed the importance of churches getting outside their own walls.
Cincinnati Bengal kick Evan McPherson takes the field this weekend for the NFL AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pregnancy support centers play an important role in the lives of thousands of women each year. And Josh Schmidt is encouraging people to use biblical relationship principles even when they’re online.
Churches from across Mobile, Alabama recently brought hundreds of students together to focus on equipping and sending students. A historic pulpit will make its way halfway across the country for a special event this summer. And a church in Wichita Falls, Texas is doing great things for the glory of God.
A new study reveals that men have significant influence over whether their pregnant partners have an abortion to terminate the pregnancy, and Lifeway President Ben Mandrell on three prayer requests pastors have, but don’t share publicly.
Christian believers in Nigeria are standing firm in their faith despite high levels of persecution. Also, Jason Lowe recently offered some red flags for churches as they search for a pastor.
Nearly 1,000 church leaders from the Midwest convened in Illinois for the Midwest Leadership Summit last week. Russian troop buildup around Ukraine concerns missions workers. Thousands of pro-life advocates gathered at the March for Life on a frigid day in Washington D.C. on January 21.
Nearly 1,000 church leaders from the Midwest convened in Illinois for the Midwest Leadership Summit this week. Open Doors has released its annual list of the top 50 countries where Christians face the greatest amounts of persecution. And Chris Turner made a recent trip to Selma, Alabama, to walk the Pettus Bridge where a group of civil rights activists began their 51-mile trek to the state capitol of Montgomery in 1965.
Chicago pastor Corey Brooks is spending 100 cold and windy days and nights on a rooftop nearly 40 feet above the streets hoping to raise $35 million for a community and training center. A Texas law banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected, around six weeks of pregnancy, remains in effect after a New Orleans appeals court tossed it back to the state. Finally, Tony Wolfe offers nine barriers to conflict resolution.
Christian band Skillet released a new album that lead singer John Cooper said represents a “positive rebellion,” against forces influencing Christians to live in fear. “Sparks – The Ken Sparks Story” continues in theaters a week after its debut, telling of the longtime Carson-Newman University coach who died in 2017. Finally, one of the most important things you can do is to pray for your pastor.
Letha Owens is going door to door in Hebron, Kentucky, to knock on every door in her community looking for opportunities to share the Gospel. The North American Mission Board is celebrating the 30 years of ministry by Carlos Ferrer. And Send Relief human trafficking experts Cassie Hammett and Kay Bennett will host a one-hour discussion about human trafficking.
Work continues in tornado ravaged Mayfield, Kentucky, at the Fairview Baptist Church, the community’s only African American Southern Baptist Church. Also, more than a half century after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., nearly half of Black American adults (47 percent) recently surveyed believe the Black Church is less influential than it was 50 years ago.
The March for Life recently announced its full list of speakers for the 49th annual March for Life on January 21 in Washington D.C. Moody Publishers has launched a new digital resource containing hundreds of pages and articles aimed at reaching those searching for spiritual answers online. And Lifeway Research has new data on the greatest needs of pastors.
Embrace Grace is an international Christian ministry for single women facing unplanned motherhood and single men facing fatherhood. Also, you can join thousands across the world in praying for persecuted Christians in 2022. Also, there’s an upcoming conference to encourage and equip men in the skills needed to read, understand and proclaim the Word of God.
Brentwood Baptist held a ribbon cutting this past weekend to celebrate the opening of the Rowen Glenn Center, a 15,000 square foot facility for special needs ministry. Also, there are new resources for Sanctity of Life Sunday coming up on January 16.
A new study shows a strong majority of evangelicals are happy with their local church. Also, First Baptist Church Concord recently gave $425,000 to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
The Nolachucky Baptist Association Disaster Relief team in east Tennessee is the first DR team to use a drone in their relief work. Also, George Yates shares four traits of healthy, productive teams.
Have you ever thought God might calling you to missions? If so, you might consider having a conversation with the folks at the International Mission Board. Also, members of Pinecrest Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia are continuing to trust God during their church’s revitalization, despite enduring the tragic loss of their senior pastor.
A new study shows nearly a fourth of U.S. adults (24 percent) increased their Bible reading in 2021. Also, we give you four tech-related issues to watch in 2022.