Nearly 50 Christians have been killed in a series of militant attacks on villages in Nigeria’s Benue, Plateau and Kaduna states in late April through early May, with dozens more wounded and displaced, according to news reports.
Missouri
BSAAM conference to be held in St. Joseph
Baptist Secretaries and Administrative Assistants of Missouri (BSAAM) is set to hold its annual conference on Sept. 16-17, 2024, at Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Joseph. This year’s theme: Serving for God’s Glory. “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10 NKJV).
National
Southern Baptist resolution submissions being accepted
The portal for receiving proposed resolutions for the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting is open. It will remain open through May 22.
Columns
Confused children
Although it has never been easy to raise children, it seems that there are some really tough challenges now that we have never before had. It is nice to know, however, that we always have the help we need simply by turning to Christ.
Apologetics
He will judge the nations
The second coming of Jesus is implied in hundreds of Old Testament prophecies that center on future judgment of the world and a coming kingdom of righteousness. Jesus and the New Testament writers elevate these ancient prophecies and apply them to the unfinished but guaranteed future work of the Savior.
Global
Not cliché when missionaries ask for ‘more workers’
Ask David Lee and Zoey Kim about the one thing that can push their ministry in Madagascar to the next level. The International Mission Board missionary couple will answer in unison, “More workers.”
Culture
Joplin church releases ‘Undefiled’ movie
Christian movie-goers are slowly becoming used to more faith-based films being available to watch at home or at the box office, but one Missouri church is taking matters into its own hands to release new films and follow up with resources that point people back to the biblical truths brought up on screen.