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Good news amidst war in Ukraine
Nicole Lee, IMB
January 21 2020
In 2014, war broke out in Ukraine and continues in a portion of the country today. Those living in the war zone survive day to day amid rubble, poverty and chaos. Infrastructure has collapsed, jobs are non-existent, food is scarce and the sound of bombs dropping is commonplace... read more
NOBTS apologetics conference addresses tough questions
Marilyn Stewart, NOBTS
January 21 2020
Top apologists from around the world, including John Lennox and Alister McGrath, addressed a crowd of 400 gathered at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) for the annual Defend the Faith event Jan... read more
Priscilla Shirer recovering after lung surgery
Baptist Press Staff
January 21 2020
Priscilla Shirer, Christian speaker, actress and author, is recovering from surgery to remove a node from her left lung Jan. 13. Her husband Jerry posted a brief update on the Facebook page of Shirer's ministry Going Beyond with Priscilla Shirer... read more
Hendersonville church models revitalization
Liz Tablazon, BR Assistant Editor
January 20 2020
Ebenezer Baptist Church in Hendersonville, N.C., averaged 70-80 people in attendance five years ago. Today there are more than 500 members. Steven Blanton, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist, attributes the growth to “God’s favor and a willing people... read more
Tennessee pastor stuck in India after judge retains passport
Diana Chandler, Baptist Press
January 20 2020
There are no immediate options to bring home a U.S. pastor whose passport was confiscated in India on a customs charge, his wife told Baptist Press (BP) Jan. 17 after his fifth unsuccessful court appearance... read more
