NIAMEY, Niger (BP) — An evangelical Christian missionary from the United States was kidnapped late Oct. 21 in Niamey, Niger, less than 100 yards from the presidential palace, CBS News reported. Several news outlets, including Crosswalk and the Long War Journal, identified the missionary as Kevin Rideout of Serving in Mission (SIM) International... read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Louisiana pastor Rickie Wilson has been named executive director-treasurer of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network (ABRN), according to an announcement today (Oct. 23) from ABRN President Bruce Rowell... read more
Arkansas Baptists gather to ‘Follow’ By Mary Alford, Arkansas Baptist News RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Baptists gathered in Russellville Oct. 20-21 for the 172nd annual meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) at First Baptist Church... read more
GARDEN CITY, Kan. (BP) — Pastor Appreciation Month may focus on John Harms during October, but that spirit extends to other staff throughout the year at First Southern Baptist Church. October brings recognition and a financial gift, along with others like the random drop-off of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, his personal favorite, and social media posts of appreciation... read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This month, Rick Wheeler, president and chief executive officer of Florida Baptist Financial Services, signed the 2025 distribution of the Florida Baptist Retired Shepherd’s Fund to Mission:Dignity... read more
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