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Editor’s Note: Story was updated Nov. 19 to include latest information regarding the death and destruction …

California Camp Fire: “It never turned daylight that day” Read More »

By Endel Lee ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — Conversations I have with military veterans often follow a …

VETERANS DAY: They served honorably Read More »

By Brandon Elrod As a writer, I hate to use cliché phrases. There are some things …

First Person: Appreciating Disaster Relief Read More »

Georgia Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers provide chainsaw and debris removal for a homeowner following Hurricane …

This Sunday: Disaster Relief appreciation day Read More »

By Mike Ebert SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas. – Once members of the news media journey to this …

“Looking up” in faith, one year after Sutherland Springs attack Read More »

NASA captured a photo of Super Typhoon Yutu as it passed over the U.S. territories of …

Baptists respond to Typhoon Yutu, continue efforts in Southeast U.S. Read More »

By Brandon Elrod (PANAMA CITY, Fla.)—On Thursday morning, Oct. 25, Vice President Mike Pence, his wife, …

Pence visits Florida, encourages survivors and volunteers Read More »

By Laura Sikes Linda Mills, 70, has served others in her community for 42 years by …

After storms, Baptists serve those who serve others Read More »

By Laura Sikes When an East Carolina University (ECU) cross country team found they had an …

East Carolina University students serve alongside Baptists in N.C. Read More »

A Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) chainsaw unit out of Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Fla., …

Southern Baptists putting pieces together following Hurricane Michael Read More »

By Brandon Elrod ALPHARETTA, Ga.—Hurricane Michael made landfall just two miles per hour short of a …

Hurricane Michael: Baptists preparing response to historic storm Read More »

By Brandon Elrod (NEW YORK CITY)—As the No. 7 New York City subway line rises from …

NAMB trustees see ministry up close in New York City Read More »