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A flip over the handlebars leads to scary discovery and thankfulness

GRANBURY, Texas (BP) — January 27, 2018, was a cool and windy day in North Texas, but one that asked for a bike ride. Ever since a torn meniscus ended his running regimen, Tan Flippin had … more

Church’s drive-thru prayer ministry a spiritual ‘signal’ to motorists

“Turn around.” That’s what driver Jack Shultz said he felt God tell him after he drove past New Hope First Baptist Church’s drive-thru prayer ministry one … more

South Asians hearing the name of Jesus for first time

Most people in this South Asian village were afraid to seek medical attention. The closest hospital is 15 miles away, and when villagers traveled to seek care, they never made it back — … more

Vietnamese Baptist church launches following ‘radical obedience’

No one knew there was a need for a new Vietnamese church in Jacksonville, Florida, but when a Vietnamese businessman moved there from Denver, God’s plan began to take shape. A plan that … more

Pastor’s wife turns to Christ; Baptisms multiply at TX church

Jaclyn Horine missed a trip to the Holy Land a few years ago when she started a new job. Now, unexpectedly, she has seen Jerusalem through the eyes of a new believer. Her coming to faith as an … more

Simplify

EL CAJON, Calif. (BP) – In Matthew 18, the Lord’s quarreling followers asked Him, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” The Lord beckoned to a little child, whom He … more

Fall Carnival

This year on October 28th, 2022 Convergence Community Church partnered with the San Carlos Recreation Center for its Fall Carnival community outreach event. After the past two years of limited … more

Send Network orientation breaks attendance record for second time this year

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — A record-setting 216 church planters attended the first Send Network Orientation since Vance Pitman introduced new values for the North American Mission … more

Fall Party at Mesa Church

On Sunday October 9th, 2022 Mesa Church hosted a free event after our church services where we gave out pumpkins for carving and provided games and food.  60 people, 20 who were not part of the … more

Breakthrough: Pete Contreras

If you find yourself at a conference or a sporting event seated next to Pete Contreras (San Diego 2008), you'll soon realize you've landed the best seat … more

San Diego Latino Pastors' Retreat

San Diego Latino Pastors’ Retreat. For the second year in a row, Hispanic pastors, and church planters from different parts of California gathered at Green Oak Ranch in Vista, CA for an … more

Carlisle couple’s ministry partnership going strong

Mike Carlisle recalled feeling like a “businessman wearing a ministry hat” in his first church staff position. Perhaps it’s his early entry into the cable television business … more

Get noticed: 6 tips for naming your church Christmas event

The proper naming of your church Christmas event can determine its success. People attend Christmas events for many reasons (secular and spiritual), and the name will be the first thing to get their … more

Blackaby invites believers to ‘turn world upside down’ by making disciples

After so many pastors and churches struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic, Richard Blackaby stresses that making disciples is more important than ever. “Pastor, the fact that you preach on … more

Southern Baptists link with ‘All.America’ evangelism movement

SAN DIEGO (BP) – Across the nation – California, Kansas, New England and elsewhere – Southern Baptists are in the early stages of joining forces through All.America with … more

San Diego examines ways, results of loving your neighbor

SAN DIEGO (BP) – When the San Diego Southern Baptist Association organized and hosted a two-day Love Your Neighbor Summit Oct. 6-7 at Shadow Mountain Community Church in the El Cajon suburb, … more

Baptist Press Comics

Your Daily Joe  is a daily comics feature by Joe McKeever exclusive to Baptist Press.... more

Outside the gate

It was the last week of His life, and Jesus was fielding questions from critics in the temple. An angry crowd gathered around Him as one after another lost their arguments. One challenger was left: a … more

Send Network unveils new values, leadership team, Spanish website

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At a national meeting of more than 275 field staff at the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) headquarters Thursday (Oct. 6) Send Network President Vance Pitman … more

Source of Hope

Every time has its challenges. The first church had the task of carrying the Gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. They did, and today the Gospel is being preached on all continents. But … more
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