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
DOUGLAS, Ga. (BP) — Nine months after Hurricane Helene scythed across the Southeast, Georgia remains one of those areas still cleaning up the damage. The new undergrowth around downed trees testifies to the slow progress... read more
NASHVILLE (BP) — Many Christians have taken a posture of prayer during recent weeks as tensions have escalated to rocket blasts by Israel, Iran and the United States. The International Mission Board (IMB) shared a few prayer requests that have come to them from the region: “We are sad to hear of escalating tension between Israel and Iran, leading to armed conflict, but we look with hope to God’s sovereignty over all circumstances,” one request said... read more
ROCKWALL, Texas — At a time when average giving through the Cooperative Program (CP) has declined to below 5%, First Baptist Church (FBC) in Rockwall continues to forward 18% of its undesignated receipts for national and international missions and ministries... read more
PHOENIX, Ariz. — CalvaryPHX celebrated 161 baptisms and 249 decisions for Christ in the first nine months of 2024. While the numbers are notable, perhaps more impressive is the church’s story. Mark Martin, senior pastor and cofounder of CalvaryPHX started out as a Seventh-Day Adventist minister... read more
Southern Baptist leaders react to US bombing Iran
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