WASHINGTON (BP) – One is a former FBI intelligence analyst supervisor, the other a longtime missionary. In their respective ways, they're intent on raising awareness of Christians facing persecution across the world. Patrick Carberry, who was with the FBI for 17 years, worked on intelligence matters in the Middle East war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan. Nik Ripken has served with his wife Ruth as International Mission Board missionaries for 35 years. And each of the men, through … [Read more...]
99-year-old Texas pastor receives Green Beret status
PEARLAND, Texas (BP) - After World War II, decorated Army veteran Jesse Whitley returned home and became a soldier for the Lord, serving as a Baptist pastor and preacher for more than 45 years. "Sgt." Whitley, who celebrated his 99th birthday Dec. 14, received renewed recognition on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, with Green Beret status for his service in a special forces unit nicknamed "the Devil's Brigade." It came as a surprise to Whitley, who faced combat action with the First Special … [Read more...]
Alaskan Thanksgiving: All invited in Tenakee Springs
TENAKEE SPRINGS, Alaska (BP) - A small church in southeast Alaska is inviting its community to Thanksgiving dinner. The invitation is extended to all 100 residents and anyone else in Tenakee Springs who may not have local gatherings of family and friends that day. Tenakee Springs Community Church has hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for most of the 10 years bivocational pastor Todd Buck and his wife Jodie have served there. "Initially I went out there on a request for supply preaching, … [Read more...]