FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) – It’s been over 20 years since Rebekah Naylor returned to the United States after decades of work at Bangalore Baptist Hospital. But she still uses personal pronouns like “we” in referring to the efforts of medical staff there battling a horrific COVID-19 surge that is killing more than 3,000 per day. “It’s overwhelming, the sadness at the loss of life when you see the images on TV of people suffering, people struggling to breathe outside of the hospital and the … [Read more...]
American Indian embraces culture to lead people to Jesus
MONTANA (BP) – People don’t grow into mature Christians until they serve others. So says American Indian pastor and ministry leader Bruce Plummer, of Sioux, Assiniboine, and Cree heritage. In his multifaceted ministry, Plummer invites mission teams to come to Montana to serve with Montana Indian Ministries: picking up trash and handing out water and coffee in four weeks of powwow ministry, five weeks of Indian camp ministry for children and youth, and construction/maintenance/mercy … [Read more...]
Campus missionary’s workouts lead to new ministry opportunities
TRENTON – The decision to get an on-campus gym membership was a personal one, not a ministry one: Campus Missionary Christina Boatright wanted to build healthier habits for her overall wellness. The on-campus gym at North Central Missouri College, which is open to the public, just made sense. Three months later, that seemingly personal decision has led to a bountiful ministry harvest. “God was like, ‘let’s just throw some extra on that,’” Boatright says. One of Boatright’s BSU student … [Read more...]
The healing power of caring relationships
Think back to your favorite teacher, coach or even cabin leader at summer camp, now ask yourself “Why was this person my favorite?” Mr. Nolten was my favorite teacher in high school because every day, after teaching an algebra lesson, he would give the class time to practice our new knowledge. During the practice time he would always make his way to my desk, kneel beside me and patiently watch and guide and encourage me in such a compassionate tone. His special attention was a contributing … [Read more...]
Bruce Plummer Finds God in the Midst of Despair
Bruce Plummer, born on the Fort Belknap reservation, was twenty-one, stumbling drunk, and suicidal in a drenching rainstorm in Portland, Oregon, when with Native American awareness he crawled under a pine tree to avoid some of the wet. That tree was on church property, he realized the next day, as he watched vehicles coming and later going from the parking lot. “For the first time in my life, I heard God. That surprised me,” Plummer said. “He said, ‘Bruce, I want you to go down there and … [Read more...]
FIRST-PERSON: Born in darkness, now living in light
EDITOR'S NOTE: The International Mission Board (IMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention shared this first-person article by a Hindu-background believer in South Asia. IMB workers in South Asia partner with Hindu-background believers to reach the lost with the gospel of Christ. You can give now and pray now to support their work. Learn more about South Asia and IMB’s work among the people who represent the greatest concentration of lostness in the world. For free resources to help you pray … [Read more...]
Frederick Boulevard Baptist, St. Joseph, equips families to make disciples
ST. JOSEPH – Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church here substituted its normal Sunday morning Bible study classes, April 18, with sessions aimed at helping adults learn how to reach and disciple the next generation. The Frederick Family Conference drew a larger crowd—more than 10% larger—than FBBC’s recent average attendance. “We had quite a few families with young children come, some of them for the first time,” says FBBC Senior Pastor Scott Gilbert. Around 500 people attended, which “speaks … [Read more...]
Gaining a new perspective: SBU spring break missions team serves at southern border
BOLIVAR – After having its mission project canceled for 2020 and then for 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southwest Baptist University’s Center for Global Connections (CGC) team to Colombia headed for the United States' southern border. “We were planning on going to Colombia and working with Venezuelan refugees, and ended up going to the U.S./Mexico border and working with other types of refugees and migrant seekers,” Jordan Hillenburg, a senior cybersecurity major from Pleasant … [Read more...]
Ten truths about the Incarnation
This is another in a series of excerpts from “What Every Christian Should Know About the Trinity,” available through Amazon and other booksellers. In previous columns, we sought to establish that the Incarnation means the eternal Son of God took on human flesh in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. As such, Jesus is one person in two distinct but undivided natures: human and divine. In addition, we explored how these two natures work together as the eternal Son of God adds sinless humanity to … [Read more...]
A COVID-19 memorial to remember
Behind the lens: IMB photographers share stories from their photo collections CZECH REPUBLIC (IMB) – March 22, 2021, marked one year anniversary of the first COVID-19 related death in Czech Republic, where I serve. In memory and honor of those lost in the past year, the city of Prague painted over 22,000 crosses in the Old Town Square. Thousands came out to remember their loved ones by writing deceased’s names, laying flowers, lighting candles and leaving memorabilia. My family … [Read more...]
‘United by one gospel, Spirit, faith’
North St. Louis churches celebrate together in combined Easter service FLORISSANT – For what may be the first time in its 211-year history, Salem Baptist Church took its Easter Sunday service on the road on April 4. With an eye toward developing cooperation between Southern Baptist Churches in North St. Louis County, Salem joined forces with Emmaus Road Baptist Church at Villebrook and travelled en masse from Florissant to nearby Hazelwood for a morning of resurrection praise and … [Read more...]
Not my Kid!
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23 (NKJV) Many who have worked in the field of education have encountered parents who felt their kids were perfect. When their children got in trouble, parents would often blame “those kids s/he is running around with” or it was someone else who did it and didn’t tell the truth about their child, etc. Why? Could it be that we don’t see our own children clearly? Perhaps we may consider their misbehavior a reflection on … [Read more...]
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