Williams upholds persistent prayer, honors women at Black fellowship’s 30th year
The National African American Fellowship (NAAF) gathered for a time of encouragement and fellowship at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors' Conference.
At SBC ‘23, messengers continue to deal with abuse reforms, take stand on pastoral convictions
More than 12,000 registered messengers dealt with a number of key issues at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting, June 13-14, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
A chorus of SBC voices seek a better future at Unify Project’s racial unity event
In a late-night session entitled, “Simple Steps to Unity: Walking Together Toward a Better Future,” a chorus of Southern Baptist Convention voices, including five SBC presidents, boldly promoted and prayed for racial reconciliation and unity.
Panelists stress importance of child abuse protection
Panelists discussed child protection and abuse prevention in ministry during a luncheon presented by the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) at the Southern Baptist Convention on June 13 at the New Orleans Convention Center.
CP Stories: Fred and Damaris Castro, New Jersey
Missionaries Fred and Damaris Castro have a passion to reach the international population, specifically those with Hispanic background, in Long Branch, New Jersey.
BRN Executive Director asks churches to pray for the SBC meeting in New Orleans
No matter what happens in New Orleans, Barry Whitworth said, "Let’s pray 'for such a time as this' that we will become even more united to fulfill His mission across PA/SJ."
CP Stories: Lena Eckhart*, South Asian Peoples
Missionary Lena Eckhart* uses unique ways to share Bible stories with South Asian women, who often have limited exposure to the gospel.
CP Stories: Roy and Vilmarie Vidal, Puerto Rico
When missionaries Roy and Vilmarie Vidal moved from Venezuela to Villalba, Puerto Rico, they couldn't find a church, so they planted one and committed to spreading the gospel to their neighbors.
CP Stories: Carlton and Cornelia Walker, Tokyo
Missionaries Carlton and Cornelia Walker intentionally ride the train around Tokyo, Japan, every Tuesday to pray with those who board the train and share the gospel.
CP Stories: Gregory and Chanelle Barnes, Maryland
Missionaries Gregory and Chanelle Barnes started Love Light City Church in a working-class, racially diverse part of Baltimore, Maryland, to share the love and unity of Christ.