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‘I’m on this earth to please Him’

Tanner Bowles grew up surrounded by faith and football, and though football now takes up a lot of his time, faith remains a priority. The Glasgow, Kentucky, native is an offensive lineman for the … more
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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
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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
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Gospel seeds left in a tree bear fruit years later

Ten-year-old Mai was in the jungle near her home in Southeast Asia looking for food with her mother when a plastic bag dangling from a tree caught her eye. She quickly ran over and discovered printed … more
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Age no barrier for 84-year-old DR volunteer

CLARKSBURG, Md. (BP) — Gwen Arthur was saddened watching news broadcasts showing photos and videos of the devastation from recent flooding in Kentucky. So when she saw an opportunity to go, … more
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Christian author shares stories from the Ukrainian border

MEDYKA, Poland (BP) – Ever since the beginning of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Christian author Kyle Duncan knew he had to do something. The terrible things Ukrainians have endured are … more
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Back to School Backpack Giveaway

On July 30th, Hilltop Baptist Church, Iglesia Bautista Torre Fuerte, and Set Free Southland got together to bless the students in our community! We were blessed with a total of 200 backpacks from … more
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Missionaries continue serving Ukrainians in ‘the beyond’

Tensions escalated. An imminent invasion was on the horizon. The evacuation of International Mission Board missionaries in Ukraine became imperative. Long-term missionary presence in a … more
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BCM students at the Naval Academy go on mission in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (BP) – Serving in the military is “noble and good,” says Justin Woods, but it’s not enough for some of the midshipmen at the 4,400-student U.S. Naval Academy in … more
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Ukraine relief tops $10 million; five ways Southern Baptists are helping

As stories of tragedy and heartache continue to emerge from the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Send Relief is grateful for the generosity and commitment of Southern Baptists to help Christian brothers … more
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Iglesia Vida Block Party

Iglesia Vida San Diego with Pastor Noeman Diaz hosted on Saturday March 12, 2022 a food distribution in partnership with the La Mesa Police Department as well as hosted a block party for the people … more
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Ukraine Crisis - SEND Relief

After 8 years of ongoing conflict, Russia has launched a wide-ranging war on Ukraine, rolling in tanks and troops into their neighbors to the West. The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces continues … more

Former missionary from Georgia inspired by faith of his Ukrainian friends

Shelling by approaching Russian troops didn’t stop Baptists in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv from gathering for worship on a recent Sunday. Pastor Vitaly Morokhovets’ congregation even … more
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Polish Baptists, Southern Baptist mission board rally to aid Ukraine

(RNS) — In Chelm, Poland, a dozen miles from the Ukrainian border, a Baptist church has opened its doors to refugees since the Russian invasion began, offering a hot meal, clothing and place to … more
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Why we do missions as a family

Once, my wife and I attended a lecture with our then three-year-old son. The speaker was a possible Nobel Prize candidate, and we were at a prestigious university. Our very extroverted son saw one of … more
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Donation of water heaters boosts TN disaster relief efforts

Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief has been given 200 water heaters to assist homeowners in Waverly who who continue to recover from major flooding in August. The hot water heaters, with an … more
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Connections build mission partners, says IMB missionary to Panama

NASHVILLE (BP) – Tim Louderback sees connections as a key means to taking the gospel throughout the world. For 12 years, the International Mission Board missionary and his wife, Tina, have been … more
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Hendersons’ ‘traveling ministry’ opens doors for God moments across the US

Trennis and Pam Henderson have adjusted to their nomadic lifestyle. Prior to their work with TAB Media and The Baptist Paper, which began in August, the couple served three years with … more
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Mar Vista Church

Mar Vista Baptist Church was blessed to use the block party trailer for its very first Trunk or Treat outreach.  This outreach was part of our revitalization efforts for building up the church … more
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FBC Pelham associate pastor does ‘adventure ironman’ for 60th birthday to provide water for villages in India

It may be called the Blackwater River, but Donnie Sisk says to him it’s more of a brown coffee color. He dipped his kayak paddle in it many times as he set out recently on what he calls an … more
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