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Romanian Baptists and International Mission Board missionaries are responding to the influx of refugees from Ukraine into Romania. A brand-new mobile ultrasound machine that will serve several western North Carolina counties has already played an instrumental role in helping at least one expectant mother and her unborn child. And Jason Gravely, a formerly incarcerated man, said his skeptical search for God concluded with his involvement in the outdoor kids’ ministry program at the church, where he found spiritual answers and discipleship.

At least 97 million more people have fallen into extreme poverty globally since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago, according to World Relief. The number of churches searching for youth pastors exceeds the number of student pastors available to serve by several thousand. And Todd Kaunizt encourages Christians to press ahead with what he calls Jesus’ Plan A – to become disciples who make disciples.

Pastors often carry heavy loads for others, but may be reluctant to get help for themselves. Amer and Vicki Safadi weren’t sure at first that Cincinnati was where God wanted them to plant a church. And perhaps the most dramatic example of the correlation between social media use and symptoms of anxiety and depression come from the current teenagers that make up Gen Z.

Finances are an important concern for most people, a recent study sheds some interesting light on finances and Christians. The average young adult in America cares about values when making financial decisions, and they want the companies they do business with to share the same values they hold. And Brianna McKinney says for many people Denver is a lonely place.

Jack Countryman hopes his new devotional book will inspire Christians to find their hope in Jesus and develop better devotional habits. Jared and Jennifer Huntley had a heart for military personnel long before they launched Pillar Church of Washington, D.C. And in a Bible Study posted on Baptist Press, the reader is asked to look within to see if they find loyalty or betrayal toward Christ.

A church in Phoenix, Arizona is receiving a big yield from a community gardening project they’ve been pursuing. Itamar Elizalde says Puerto Rico is an island that just can’t catch a break. And Casey McCall writes of what C.S. Lewis calls four cardinal virtues — prudence, temperance, justice and fortitude.

A Southern Seminary student in Louisville, Kentucky is keeping a close eye on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. God called Michael and Traci Byrd to return to St. Louis and plant Faith Community Bible Church. And Jayson Larson encourages people to resist the fear they may face when sharing their faith.

The Biden administration for granting Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainians in the United States. A new study from Lifeway Research reveals some interesting information when it comes to young people and money. And “Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior” and “There is a Fountain Filled With Blood” are among hymns and spiritual songs that have anchored the faith of Michelle “Missie” Branch

Someone is watching your back when it comes to protecting people from sexual exploitation. IMB President Paul Chitwood spent several days at the Polish border and witnessed first hand how God’s people are caring for those fleeing Ukraine. Shepherding Like Jesus calls pastors to be mindful of physical, mental, emotional and, even spiritual, fatigue.