‘The Spirit is moving’ in NYC, church planter says
DALLAS – TJ Stoudt, pastor of Harlem Community Church in New York, first felt God’s call on his life to serve in “large, diverse cities” when he served on staff at Waterfront Church in Washington, D.C., a church plant out of Southcrest Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas.
Hawaii church makes an impact in a strategic location
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii – Raising up the next generation of church leaders is “vitally important,” says Brian Frable, pastor of Kona Baptist Church on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Cases of transgender athletes to go before Supreme Court Jan. 13
WASHINGTON, DC (BP) – One week from today (Jan. 6), the U.S. Supreme Court will review two cases over state laws seeking to clarify competition in sports according to biological sex.
Mississippi College professor still feels ‘blessed’ in the face of ALS diagnosis
CLINTON, Miss. -- One year ago, on Jan. 17, 2025, beloved Mississippi College Christian studies professor Ivan D. Parke was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disorder resulting in the gradual loss of motor neurons. Yet where most see weakness and a hopeless case, God has used Parke mightily.
N.C. church begins new year with 74-hour public reading of entire Bible
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Many Christians make a New Year’s resolution to read the entire Bible during the year. One church in southeastern North Carolina did it during the first weekend of 2026.
3 ways people groups move off the IMB unengaged list
It took weeks of research, both online and in person, to come up with a guess on where the Sys people lived in South Asia. Even then, the information contradicted itself. One finding listed 300 people among the group while another had 230,000. There was not even a digital footprint for International Mission Board missionary John Pratt to follow in his search for this unengaged, unreached people group.
National Defense funding bill includes Southern Baptist policy wins
WASHINGTON (BP) – The recently passed 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contains several noteworthy Southern Baptist policy priority wins, including the prohibition of government funded “gender transition” surgeries.
Former Southern Baptist Foundation President Hollis E. Johnson III leaves legacy of integrity, kingdom focus
NASHVILLE (BP) – Former Southern Baptist Foundation President Hollis E. Johnson, III. died Dec. 29 at the age of 90. Johnson led the foundation from 1977 until 2002.
Appeals court says defunding of Planned Parenthood can continue
BOSTON (BP) – The First Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Trump Administration in allowing the defunding of abortion providers to continue while a lawsuit is ongoing.
Send Relief marks a year of compassion, collaboration in 2025
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In 2025, Send Relief’s ministry footprint stretched from neighborhoods shaken by wildfires to communities rebuilding after hurricanes, from U.S. cities mobilizing volunteers to international partners providing care amid war and natural disasters.
