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BWA challenges Baptists globally to ‘Stand in the Gap’

The Baptist World Alliance issued an urgent call for Baptists globally to give, pray and “Stand in the Gap” in solidarity with suffering people at a time when humanitarian aid is being cut.

03/20/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Human rights may worsen in Afghanistan, panel says

Human rights and religious freedom in Afghanistan have deteriorated since the Taliban regained control in 2021, and recent executive orders by President Donald Trump could make matters worse, expert panelists testified during a March 19 hearing.

03/20/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Ukrainian city enlists ministry as spiritual first responders

The mayor of a city in southeastern Ukraine enlisted a Christian humanitarian and evangelistic ministry to serve as spiritual first responders to traumatized or injured civilians in the war zone.

03/20/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

On the Move: Carrion, Fickling

Pastoral changes noted for churches in Falfurrias and Granbury.

03/19/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Texans on Mission deploy to Fredericksburg and Missouri

Texans on Mission is deploying disaster relief teams to respond to wildfires near Fredericksburg and tornadoes in Missouri.

03/19/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

South Asia pastors respond to Pastor Strong training

Kevin Abbott was pastor of First Baptist Church of Red Oak when God placed a burden on his heart to partner with local indigenous pastors in South Asia, and he began praying for a partnership.

03/19/2025 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

Faith leaders ask US to exert pressure on Nigeria

Continued attacks on religious minorities by Islamist militants have prompted calls for Nigeria to be restored to the Country of Particular Concern list of nations that are the worst violators of religious freedom.

03/19/2025 - By Fredrick Nzwili / Religion News Service

Builders mentor students in construction, faith

Ray Cucancic is the master builder guiding the work of Texans on Mission Church Builders in Huntsville this spring. However, the retired contractor does more than build on the work site. He also teaches.

03/17/2025 - By Ferrell Foster / Texans on Mission

Migrant evangelization ministry at border on pause

Pastor Carlos Navarro began Ministerio Golán, a ministry of Iglesia Bautista West Brownsville, eight years ago, providing meals and sharing the gospel with newly arrived migrants. But their numbers have slowed to a trickle in recent weeks.

03/17/2025 - By Aleja Hertzler-McCain / Religion News Service

Nigerian Christians seek clemency for farmer facing death

Nigerian Christian leaders are seeking clemency for a Christian farmer given the death sentence for killing a Fulani herdsman during an attack on his farm, it was widely reported.

03/17/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Bill would allow ministers to opt in to Social Security

A bipartisan bill may give ministers who decided long ago to opt out of Social Security benefits the chance to change their minds.

03/14/2025 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

African theologians look to Nicene Creed anniversary year

As Christian denominations in Africa join the preparation for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, clerics, theologians and laypeople are embracing the moment as a chance to reshape the continent’s spiritual and social future.

03/14/2025 - By Fredrick Nzwili / Religion News Service