Latest News

NEWS

NC pastor spends night on pond in latest VBS fundraising challenge

By Katie Ruth Bowes, BR Editorial Aide

July 16 2025

WADESBORO, N.C. — The breeze was still blowing at midnight across a quiet country pond when Pastor Mark Perko realized he had drifted across to the far bank. Alone in a johnboat with a straight-backed chair, a cooler, a couple of flashlights and a thick layer of bug spray, Perko pulled out a paddle and began rowing back toward shore... read more

NEWS

John MacArthur leaves legacy ‘on a generation of preachers’

By Brandon Porter

July 15 2025

SUN VALLEY, Calif. (BP) — Longtime pastor, author and teacher John F. MacArthur died on July 14 after a short battle with pneumonia. MacArthur, 86, pastored Grace Community Church in the Los Angeles area for 56 years... read more

NEWS

NC Baptist EC recommends $30M budget for 2026

By Chad Austin, BR Managing Editor

July 15 2025

CARY, N.C. — The Executive Committee of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina’s board of directors unanimously endorsed a Cooperative Program (CP) budget proposal for 2026 that totals $30 million during a regularly scheduled meeting held Tuesday, July 15, via video conference call... read more

NEWS

Lifeway trustees begin search for new president, name interim CEO

By Carol Pipes

July 15 2025

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources trustees named an interim CEO and began the initial steps to search for a successor to President and CEO Ben Mandrell during a special-called meeting on July 15... read more

NEWS

At least 21 Christians arrested in Iran under ceasefire, heightened persecution

By Diana Chandler, Baptist Press

July 15 2025

TEHRAN, Iran (BP) — Iran is increasingly persecuting Christians under its ceasefire with Israel, arresting at least 21 believers, raiding house churches and promoting incendiary propaganda, according to religious freedom advocate Article 18... read more

Popular