SOUTH ASIA (IMB) – Churches in South Asia have deep roots in fertile soil. Seeds of the gospel have spread across the area, and new churches are being planted. Churches plant churches who plant churches, and each church’s birth and subsequent growth requires local leadership. South Asian church leaders are putting into practice what they’ve learned and are training others to do the same. Aadya is one of many South Asians spreading the seeds of the gospel. Clark and Elizabeth Atwood serve … [Read more...]
Southern Gospel singer to appear on America’s Got Talent after 10-year wait
NASHVILLE (BP) – Ben Waites, a Nashville-based Southern Gospel singer and vocal coach, will appear on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” tonight (Tuesday, July 12) at 8 p.m. EDT. Waites’ performance has already been released online, garnering millions of views. He told Baptist Press his journey to the show has been “a very interesting and wild ride,” and glorifying God remains the primary motivation for his appearance. “At the end of the day I can only say that it’s a God thing,” Waites … [Read more...]
Count it all, Joy
I work with accountants. I like accountants; God likes accountants; you should like accountants. They are full of tenacity, many of whom are the finest examples of Christian kindness you will ever find. However, accountants will require you to “code” every transaction. Expenses must be “charged back” or correctly identified based on the transaction’s already determined exact account number. Getting close does not count; for instance, writing account number 482628402974 is not the same as … [Read more...]
‘We Proclaim Him’ focuses pastors on mission of gospel ministry
ANAHEIM, Calif. (BP) – Mark Clifton opened the 2022 SBC Pastors’ Conference by reminding shepherds of local congregations that there are no unimportant churches and no unimportant places. With the theme “We Proclaim Him,” speakers walked through Colossians, a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Colossae, a small town, that could encourage any pastor wondering if his ministry matters. Matt Henslee, president of the 2022 conference, said his hope was that the worship and … [Read more...]
Lifeway’s ‘Spark Studios’ VBS album No. 1 on Apple Music Album chart
NASHVILLE (BP) – Lifeway’s 2022 Vacation Bible School soundtrack “Spark Studios,” reached the No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s Top 100 Children’s Music Albums chart recently. The album reached the top spot on the chart during the week of the SBC annual meeting in Anaheim, Calif. In addition to reaching the top spot on the children’s chart, the record also reached the 63rd spot on the overall Apple Music Top 100 chart for all genres. Released Dec. 3, 2021, the album features six tracks, … [Read more...]
God’s presence, provision emphasized at MedAdvance 2022
GLEN ALLEN, Va. (IMB) – Nick is a pediatric nurse practitioner. He also serves as a missionary, formerly in Ukraine. Before the war broke out, he used his gifts, talents and passion for medicine in underserved areas affected by the smaller ongoing conflict. In addition to helping with church-planting efforts, he partnered with established churches to offer clinics for the community. Now, living outside Ukraine, he partners with Baptist unions in bordering countries, to deliver food, … [Read more...]
Sight & Sound to bring stories of historical figures to movie theaters nationwide
LANCASTER, Penn. (Sight & Sound) – Following five decades of bringing stories from the Bible to life on stage in two locations for more than 30 million people, Sight & Sound announces the newest expansion to its ministry, Sight & Sound Films. Known for creating spectacular family-friendly entertainment experiences, Sight & Sound is taking its craft from the big stage to the big screen. With a long-standing team of talented writers, actors, engineers, builders and even … [Read more...]
Missouri team to Montana helps with church projects
HELENA, Mont. – Seven mission team members from Twin Rivers Association spent the first week of June helping several churches in Montana. “We were basically doing building repairs on two churches,” said Dr. Bob Feeler, Mission Team Strategist and Twin Rivers Director of Missions. Helena Valley Baptist Church pastor Jason Rioux said their church building consists of several old military barracks from the 1960s, with a fellowship hall between them. The team of three pastors and four laymen … [Read more...]
Apologetics conference to feature former Jehovah’s Witnesses
BONNE TERRE – Elaine Bales was a second-generation Jehovah’s Witness (JW) who lost her family and friends when she walked away from the false religion. Now a follower of Jesus, she leads a worldwide ministry that replaces the lies of the Watchtower with the truth of Scripture. Paul Blizard was a third-generation JW who met Jesus in 1982 and was disfellowshipped from the Watchtower for approving a blood transfusion for his daughter. Christopher Marshall was a “Bethelite,” working in the … [Read more...]
Hispanic pastor spurred to greater mission involvement after trip to Spain
SPAIN (IMB) – When pastor Victor Reyes traveled to Spain as part of a vision trip with the International Mission Board in September 2021, he went with an open heart and willing hands. Reyes, alongside his wife, Loyda, and other pastors and their wives, wanted to lead their churches to get involved with reaching the lost in difficult-to-reach places. Less than a year after that vision trip, Reyes channeled what he saw, and the calling God placed in his heart, into a two-part plan spanning … [Read more...]
Southwest Baptist University named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University has been named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction, recognized for its honorable commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed. “At Southwest Baptist University, we are committed to providing opportunities for students to deepen their faith and equip them as servant leaders to make an impact in the world for Christ in their respective callings and careers,” said Dr. Rick Melson, SBU President. “It is an honor to be named a … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist pastoral mentoring initiative established to develop leaders
JEFFERSON CITY – Rick Hedger, MBC Multiplying Churches director, has a passion for pastors mentoring younger pastors. It shows in his enthusiasm as he talks about a new program being established where older, more experienced pastors are given opportunities to mentor younger and less experienced men in order to send them out to serve as pastors and ministers. Randy Conn, one of the pastors involved in the program said he has mentored three youth pastors in the past several years and all of … [Read more...]
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