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Fulani militants killed most Christians in Nigeria in past year, USCIRF says

Militant Fulani killed more Christians in Nigeria over the past year than any other aggressor, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said May 8 in naming the militants a nonstate violator of religious freedom.
Faith

The renewal of all things

Jesus helps us grasp the promise of our eternal home, referring to his future work of redemption as “the renewal of all things.” In Matthew 19:28, he tells the disciples, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”
International

From broken bones to unshakable faith, Pedro’s light shines in Mexican village

In one small Mexican village, life comes with a hard, practical rhythm. Children finish eighth grade and are quickly pulled into the fields or the factories that pay just enough for a family’s basic needs. Most men walk a mile or more just to catch the only truck that will ferry them to work.
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Video Recap: Missions in Malawi

MBC Missions Mobilization will depart for Malawi in the coming days. We are featuring several videos with coverage and highlights from last year’s trip. Please keep the upcoming team, their travels, and their work in Malawi in your prayers, as they serve faithfully.
Columnists

Cultivating wisdom in a post-Christian culture

As American Christians in the 21st century, we have already fought many battles over political and cultural issues in the first quarter of this century. These battles have borne real fruit for the cause of Christ and the common good—whether the overturning of Roe v. Wade or the ongoing protection of religious liberty. Contrary to the doom some people have predicted, our nation has seen significant progress. That said, Christians must still engage the public square with confidence and discernment in Christ.
Faith

Inherent design tells ‘The Story of Everything’ in new documentary

Most people subscribe to one of two stories about the nature and origin of life and of humanity’s place in the universe, says author and philosopher of science Stephen C. Meyer. The first one, he says, is “the idea that life is the result of an undirected, unguided, strictly materialistic process, and there’s no evidence for a designing mind behind life or the universe.” The other story is “the idea that there is evidence of a mind behind the universe, a creative intelligence.”
Faith

Southern Baptists see attendance and baptism gains amid membership declines

Southern Baptist churches saw sustained growth in attendance and baptisms, but the two-decade membership decline continued in 2025.
International

Missionary kid returns to mission field for all the right reasons

Like many missionary kids, Lauren Hou didn’t initially feel comfortable in the U.S. after she first arrived to attend university. Many of her formative years were spent overseas, and it felt like home. At first, she wanted to move back overseas as soon as possible, but by the end of her freshman year at California Baptist University, after she plugged into campus ministry and attended a women’s retreat, God challenged and convicted her.
National

Pressley names 2026 Registration Committee

SBC President Clint Pressley announced May 4, that John Pendelton will chair the Registration Committee for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando in June. Pendleton, pastor of Bardstown Baptist Church in Bardstown, Kentucky, was a member of the committee in 2025.
National

Midwestern Seminary, Spurgeon College celebrate 79th commencement

Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College celebrated the graduation of 320 students during the 79th commencement ceremony on May 1, marking another occasion of God’s faithfulness to the institution.

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