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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Send Relief crisis response experts and volunteers with Kentucky Baptist Southern Baptist …

Send Relief serves Puerto Ricans hit by power outages, water shortages after Ernesto Read More »

DAVIS, Okla. (BP) – For more than 1,700 college students and collegiate ministry leaders, last week …

Collegiate Week equips, mobilizes Southern Baptist college students Read More »

IRVINE, California — Bogdan Kipko immigrated to the United States, arriving in Seattle with his parents …

As war triggers immigration, Slavic Send Network church planter catalyzing dozens of new churches Read More »

If you lived somewhere in the path of the total eclipse on April 8, you’ll likely …

FIRST-PERSON: Hope still shines through, even for dying churches Read More »

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee—As the police car headed out of an apartment complex and toward Main Street of …

Southern Baptist law-enforcement chaplains serve as hands and feet of Jesus in tough situations Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga.—A group of more than 60 pastors, wives and other ministry leaders met for a …

Arabic church planting conference aims to accelerate efforts to reach Arabic-speaking populations Read More »

HOUSTON – Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) units have deployed in and around Houston up into …

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief ramps up response to Hurricane Beryl in Texas, continues efforts in Iowa, New Mexico Read More »

MATAGORDA, Texas – Hurricane Beryl made landfall early Monday morning near Matagorda as a Category 1 …

Hurricane Beryl strikes Texas as Send Relief, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers prepare for active 2024 hurricane season Read More »

I remember those incomprehensible words on December 12, 1985 like yesterday. The highly respected, battle-hardened commander …

Independence Day: Let Religious Freedom Ring Read More »

INDIANAPOLIS – In many ways, American culture is becoming more hostile to biblical Christianity, said Jimmy …

Pastors, parents encouraged to consider Christian education during NAMB’s Church-Based Schools Breakfast Read More »

Indianapolis – The Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting featured an appreciation luncheon for chaplains on June …

Luncheon honors chaplains at Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting Read More »

INDIANAPOLIS (BP)– Send Relief leaders emphasized the importance of caring for refugees at a breakfast the …

Send Relief Breakfast champions support for refugees Read More »