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By: Brandon Elrod Pastor Gavaha* received the news while he was visiting South Korea attending a …

Once persecuted in Pakistan, now pastoring in Vancouver Read More »

https://www.flickr.com/photos/namb_photos/sets/72157690072643764,https://www.flickr.com/photos/namb_photos/albums/72157690072643764 https://www.flickr.com/photos/namb_photos/sets/72157690072643764,https://www.flickr.com/photos/namb_photos/albums/72157690072643764 By Tobin Perry ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)—Think back on the most significant U.S. disasters of …

SBDR director, Caison, retires from ‘greatest job in SBC life’ Read More »

By Brandon Elrod (SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico)—Seven weeks after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, …

Volunteers, funds still needed as Southern Baptists continue serving Puerto Rico Read More »

By Alexandra Toy  Chaplain Sam Lee is one of many who has committed his life to …

Veteran chaplains reflect on service Read More »

By Brandon Elrod [ALPHARETTA, Ga.]—On his first deployment, retired Brigadier General Chaplain Carlton Fisher recalls being …

VETERANS DAY: Chaplains, churches deploy in ministry to service members Read More »

Many churches would love to serve veterans and soldiers, but feel ill-equipped or think they cannot …

12 ways churches can minister to veterans and soldiers Read More »

By Tobin Perry HURRICANE, W.V.—When God first called Bill Barker as a missionary to Appalachia in …

Retiring NAMB Appalachia missionary recalls 16 years of miracles Read More »

By Greg Teffertiller As far as disasters are concerned, 2017 will forever be known as “unprecedented.” …

Disaster Relief Appreciation Day set for Nov. 5 Read More »

ATLANTA—During a panel discussion at the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) inaugural New Chaplain Orientation, four …

NAMB chaplain orientation equips, encourages Read More »