WASHINGTON (BP) — More than 425,000 same-sex couples had already wed in the U.S. when the Supreme Court approved such unions in the historic Obergefell v. Hodges decision June 26, 2015. Ten years later, the number of gay marriages has risen by at least 55%, reaching 774,553 in 2023, based on U... read more

When Caylen Wood moved to Asia to serve as a Journeyman, she knew a big part of her job would be helping her team connect with NextGen students. In the country where Wood serves, the majority of the population is under 30 years old... read more

SOMERSET, Ky. (BP) — The pastoral staff of Beacon Hill Baptist Church is four weeks into a weekly Bible study they lead at Pulaski County Detention Center. Eleven men — many of whom are new believers — have already been baptized... read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — “I would say for him, we have nothing but forgiveness… love… a hope that his life has a better quality and one day he’ll come to know Jesus.” In a courtroom April 22, speaking to Judge Leticia Marques about the man who murdered his wife, Bill Curl, pastoral care minister at First Orlando, was resolute in his message... read more