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By Brandon Elrod Washington, D.C.—On August 20 the U.S. Senate confirmed the promotion of U.S. Air …

Southern Baptist promoted to Air Force Deputy Chief of Chaplains Read More »

United Nations Command Chaplain Army Col. Sam Lee performs a blessing of sacrifice and remembrance on …

Historic role for military chaplain as North Korea returns US remains Read More »

By Brandon Elrod Two weeks after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, Félix Cabrera and his wife, …

New planters, resources energize Puerto Rico ministry effort Read More »

By Brandon Elrod College-age students from all over the country are moving to urban areas across …

GenSend helps students chart a path for the mission field Read More »

By Brandon Elrod The Carr fire started on July 23 and rapidly grew over the weekend …

Southern Baptists minister to survivors of California fires Read More »

By Josie Rabbitt Bingham FORT LEONARD WOOD—U. S. Army Chaplain (CPT) Jose Rondon believes “there is …

Military chaplains see spiritual interest rise Read More »

By Tobin Perry MASHALLTOWN, Iowa (BP) — Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams have begun cleanup work …

Iowa tornado devastation triggers Baptist DR response Read More »

By Brandon Elrod Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) teams from as far east as Kentucky are …

Southern Baptists respond to Colorado forest fires Read More »

By Josie Rabbitt Bingham DALLAS—Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting heard both a …

NAMB SBC Report: Ezell spotlights Disciple-making Task Force, church planting impact Read More »

By Josie Rabbitt Bingham  DALLAS—A new North American Mission Board (NAMB) exhibit featured a banner linking …

NAMB and Send Relief present unique exhibit at SBC Dallas Read More »

By Brandon Elrod “We are here for you,” said Kevin Ezell, president of the North American …

NAMB presentation: Hope of gospel bridges spiritual, racial divides Read More »

By Brandon Elrod On Tuesday night, June 12, during the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting, …

Undivided event encourages pastors to pursue racial reconciliation Read More »