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By Laura Sikes LONG BEACH, N.Y. – Two and a half years after Superstorm Sandy struck, …

Baptist Sandy rebuild continues two-plus years after storm’s landfall Read More »

By Tobin Perry DENVER — Rob Burgess couldn’t help but laugh. His wife’s suggestion was preposterous …

Orlando family takes ‘insane’ step to help plant Denver church Read More »

By Jim Burton  CHICAGO—Gabriel Revilla recalls a “Nike moment” when his college pastor in Miami approached …

Facing missions with a “whatever it takes” spirit Read More »

By Tobin Perry ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Jason Storter had no interest in church when his wife, …

Alaska Baptists see surge in church planting Read More »

By Mike Ebert BOSTON—Kevin Ezell issued a call to Southern Baptist churches to come alongside church …

Ezell issues call for “Sending” churches Read More »

By Laura Sikes CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. – As the two-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaches, Southern …

College students needed for Superstorm Sandy rebuild Read More »

By Joe Conway BOSTON – The fall tour of the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) Send …

Boston kick off for NAMB’s Send North America Experience tour Read More »

By Adam Miller ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Stephanie Copenhaver is not entirely sure why they keep coming …

Busy mother of four discovers how God can use everyday life Read More »

By Tobin Perry TWISP, Wash. – Patty Wetzel already knew the life-altering devastation that can come …

Washington fire survivors see God work through Baptist Relief volunteers Read More »

BALTIMORE — “Do you know Jesus?” Justin Harrell had just struck up a conversation with a …

Crossover gives students hands-on evangelism experience Read More »

By Joe Conway BALTIMORE – Some 200 Southern Baptist bivocational and small church pastors and their …

Bivo, small church pastors gather for fellowship, encouragement Read More »