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Ukraine church destroyed, pastor killed

A Baptist church in Ukraine was destroyed during an evening worship service, leaving multiple people injured and one minister dead.

04/17/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

‘No safe place anymore’ for Lebanon Baptists

As Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon, including in Christian areas, Lebanese Baptists feel there is ‘no safe place anymore.’

04/10/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

The high cost of freedom in Iran

Amid rising repression, Iranians risk their lives for freedom as persecuted Christians continue to endure and grow.

04/10/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Canada’s hate speech bill raises concerns

Canada’s legislature advanced Bill C-9, a bill proposing amendments to Canada’s criminal code and removal of the religious exemption.

04/08/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Nigerian Christians experience deadly Easter attacks

Easter attacks against Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt left over 40 dead.

04/08/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Nicaragua repeats year of increased repression

Christian Solidarity Worldwide said in a report this week that repression of religious groups in Nicaragua remained widespread in 2025.

03/31/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Texas/Ukraine church partnership gains momentum

The Healing Path Movement has grown to 41 Texas–Ukraine church partnerships, with active communication, prayer, and ministry projects already underway.

03/27/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Texans on Mission provides hurricane relief in Jamaica

Texans on Mission deployed multiple workers to storm-ravaged parts of Jamaica in late February to rebuild and repair.

03/26/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Kuna Yala: See, smile, remember

The Gruvers brought the gospel to Kuna Yala through medical missions. Their son and FBC San Marcos continue that work.

03/23/2026 - By Staff / First Baptist Church San Marcos

Can Bethlehem’s Christians survive another Easter?

The Iran war could be the final blow to Bethlehem’s tourism industry—and to the already-dwindling Christian population as well.

03/20/2026 - By Michele Chabin / Religion News Service

West Bank persecution not systematic, says Messianic Jew

The decline of Christians in the Holy Land reflects regional instability more than systematic Israeli persecution, according to pastor Stuart Rothberg.

03/17/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Arab Baptist seminary sheltering Christians and others

Arab Baptist Theological Seminary near Beirut is providing shelter to Christians and others fleeing the war zone, offering shelter, food, and gospel encouragement.

03/13/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press