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By Brandon Elrod (PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — “Awesome, raw power. Wind and flying debris and trees …

Students give spring break to meet needs in Florida Panhandle Read More »

Floods in Nebraska and Iowa have left at least three people dead and two others missing …

‘Overwhelming’ Midwest floods draw SBDR response Read More »

By Tobin Perry AMES, IA—When you go to Madison, Wis., one of the most secular college …

Iowa church engages college towns throughout the Midwest ‘for the city and for the campus’ Read More »

By Brandon Elrod BEAUREGARD, Ala.—United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited storm-ravaged …

President Trump visits storm-ravaged Ala., relief volunteers Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The North American Mission Board (NAMB) officially launched the Who’s Your One evangelism …

NAMB, Greear launch Who’s Your One evangelism emphasis Read More »

By Dave Arden PHOENIX (BP) — A church plant that meets in one of the theaters …

Church plant reaches millennials at local cineplex Read More »

By Brandon Elrod KANSAS CITY (BP) – Toward the beginning of every year, Southern Baptist Disaster …

SBDR leaders honor key volunteers Read More »

Partners from Edgefield Association support Boston church planters A team of 15 members from seven Edgefield …

Small churches in South Carolina support Send Boston church planters. Read More »

By Brandon Elrod (ALPHARETTA, Ga.)—When the calendar turns to a New Year, it is easy for …

Collegiate, other volunteers still needed in hurricane aftermath Read More »

By The Alabama Baptist Staff VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (The Alabama Baptist)—When Rob Bensinger was at the …

Alabama laymen build bridges with Muslims Read More »

By Brandon Elrod (ALPHARETTA, Ga.)—In recent months, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) has been diligently responding …

Southern Baptist disaster relief efforts endure crisis after crisis Read More »

MAGALIA, Calif. (BP) — When the deadliest wildfire in state history struck the Northern California town …

‘The woods exploded’ amid pastor’s fire rescue (Baptist Press) Read More »