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  Resettlement of Christians fleeing persecution rebounds

  The United States resettled more Christians fleeing persecution in fiscal year 2024 than it has since 2016, Open Doors and World Relief said in a report unveiled Oct. 14 as insight for policymakers and voters weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential elections.

  10/16/2024 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Black Church Collective seeks to reach African diaspora

  The Black Church Collective is seeking to create a collaborative evangelistic and missions table for the larger National African American Fellowship of 4,000 churches and the smaller fellowships and numerous other contingencies from the African diaspora.

  10/16/2024 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Proclama: Fortaleciendo el Futuro de la Predicación Pastoral Hispana

  La Universidad Bautista de las Américas fue sede de Proclama, una iniciativa de BUA financiada por de Lilly Endowment Inc. Proclama se dedica a capacitar a pastores en la entrega de sermones centrados en la palabra de Dios.

  10/15/2024 - By Rubén Cayoja

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  Group takes ‘Heaven’s Front Porch’ on the road

  After more than a decade of inviting audiences to Waxahachie to visit “Heaven’s Front Porch,” a group of old-time Southern Gospel singers are taking the show on the road.

  10/15/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Pastors burned out and exhausted, but that can change

  The decline of organized religion, the aftermath of a worldwide pandemic, political polarization—and the burden of caring for their congregation’s soul—have left many clergy feeling burned out and wondering how long they can hang on.

  10/14/2024 - By Genevieve Charles / Religion News Service

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  Review: The Rhythm of Home

  Kathy Hillman reviews “The Rhythm of Home” by Chris and Jenni Graebe.

  10/14/2024 - By Kathy Hillman

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  Commission reports worsening religious freedom in India

  Religious freedom conditions worsened considerably in India this year—particularly in the months prior to and immediately following a national election.

  10/14/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Review: When the Church Harms God’s People

  Managing Editor Ken Camp reviews “When the Church Harms God’s People” by Diane Langberg.

  10/12/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

• Connect360: Are You Rich in Jesus?

  Lesson 2 in the Connect360 unit “The Immeasurable Love of Christ” focuses on Ephesians 1:15-23.

  10/11/2024 - By GC2 Press Staff

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  Hoogstra led Christian higher ed through decade of change

  After 10 years of leading the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Shirley Hoogstra has a new title: president emerita.

  10/11/2024 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Review: Letters to a Future Saint

  Pastor Ben Faus of First Baptist Church in Crawford reviews “Letters to a Future Saint” by Brad East.

  10/10/2024 - By Ben Faus

• Obituary: Alton Elwood Breedlove

  Alton Elwood Breedlove, who pioneered the family aid programs at Buckner International, died Aug. 12 in Fort Worth. He was 90.

  10/10/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard