April 22, 2026 Stories

Pace receives unanimous vote to be Southeastern president

Trustees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary voted unanimously today (April 21) to install Scott Pace as the entity’s seventh president. He will officially succeed Daniel Akin on July 31.

MBCH requests continued prayer for President Juston Gates

Missouri Baptist Children’s Home (MBCH) is issuing a call for continued prayer as its president, Juston Gates, remains hospitalized receiving advanced treatment for injuries sustained in a recent hunting accident.

Ministry at Elm Spring Baptist Church shows how new MBF loan program puts Kingdom first

When Elm Spring Baptist Church in Kingsville was finally within reach of completing its new sanctuary, church leaders found themselves at a familiar crossroads. The project had been years in the making, built on prayer, planning, and the collective faith of a congregation with a vision. But finishing well required the right financial partner.

Nigeria convicts nearly 400 on terrorism charges as murders of Christians continue

A Nigerian federal court convicted nearly 400 individuals on terrorism charges this month in what persecution watchdog International Christian Concern (ICC) said is one of the largest criminal crackdowns in the nation’s history, but none appeared to face murder charges.

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