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Photo by weather.gov. By Brandon Elrod & Baptist Message Staff NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Southern Baptist …

Storm could become ‘crescendo moment’ in Louisiana Read More »

By Brandon Elrod (RIDGECREST, Calif.)—A group of local, church volunteers had finished a day of cleaning …

Southern Baptists respond to California quakes Read More »

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — Seventy-five years ago, in June 1944, after the largest amphibious landing in …

Fourth of July: Chaplains, fog of war, flow of life Read More »

Dhati Lewis, author of the book Advocates: The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation, serves as the …

New book advocates for Christian path to reconciliation Read More »

GREENVILLE, Texas—Storms with strong, straight-line winds have wrought havoc in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over the …

Southern Baptists combat flooding, storm damage; volunteers still needed Read More »

By Josie Rabbitt and Daryn Sinclair BIRMINGHAM (BP) —The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)’s Chaplain’s Reception at …

SBC Chaplains encouraged, informed at reception Read More »

 By Tobin Perry BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (BP)—Southern Baptists in Ohio and Kentucky are on the ground and …

SBDR responds in Ohio against backdrop of historic two weeks of tornadoes Read More »

By Tobin Perry CARL JUNCTION, Mo. (BP) — Just days after devastating storms hit the Midwest …

So. Baptists respond to Midwest tornadoes, flooding Read More »

Kay Bennett, right, accepted the 2018 Director’s Community Leadership Award on May 3, 2019, from FBI …

FBI honors Baptist Friendship House for human-trafficking work Read More »

By Brandon Elrod (SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas)—On Sunday, May 19, First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas …

Sutherland Springs dedicates new worship facility Read More »

By Brandon Elrod (CALGARY) — Chris and Mindy Flora responded to God’s stirring in their hearts …

‘Class of 2018’ church plants already see life change Read More »

By Brandon Elrod (ALPHARETTA, Ga.)— By the year 2050, the Muslim population in North America is …

Islam in North America event urges Christians to hope, not fear Read More »