When the casseroles are gone and friends and family wave goodbye, the woman who has lost her husband now faces the unknown. From that moment forward, a widow must tread through each day alone, facing unfamiliar emotions and situations.

Christmas is coming! The stores reflect the colors of red, green, and silver. The radio plays holiday music, and the advertisements convey images of snow, family gatherings, and a warm sense of good cheer.

The name of the second book of our English Bibles derives from the title the ancient Greek translators gave to the book. The name in the Hebrew Bible, in contrast, means “these are the names.” The ancient Greek title is a good descriptive title because a major portion of the book describes the people of God leaving from bondage in Egypt.

RESACA, Ga. — Emmaus Baptist Church is different from other churches. The worship services may seem somewhat unscripted but are certainly full of energy and life. The facilities are not characterized by tall steeples, chandeliers, and stained-glass windows, but they are inviting and marked by a convivial atmosphere.

ROME, Ga. — Shorter University is deeply saddened by the passing of Trustee Larry Maxey, whose unwavering dedication and leadership have left an indelible mark on our institution.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Almost 300 students, faculty, and family of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 19, to celebrate the upcoming Christmas holidays and the international community during the Taste of the Nations: Christmas Edition, and on a scale that had not been seen since before 2020.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The North American Mission Board served Southern Baptist ministry couples by bringing the Refresh Retreat to the Caribe Hilton in San Juan.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Broadway Baptist Church in Gainesville was established in 1964. It was one of ten new churches planted in the Chattahoochee Baptist Association in the years following WWII. The church later changed its name to Trinity Baptist.

ISAAN, Thailand—Noei was a housekeeper for an International Mission Board worker in Bangkok, Thailand, for many years when she accepted Christ as her Savior. 

CLEVELAND, Ga. — On Saturday night, Nov. 16, faculty, students, alumni, and donors gathered in the Harris Athletic Complex to celebrate the success of the Keys for Mission campaign and to dedicate the newly purchased pianos to the glory of God. The night and campaign was held in honor of Dr. Becky Lombard, who served in various positions at Truett McConnell University for over 14 years.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BP) — Buddy heaters, blankets, and winter clothing are among the items being distributed by Baptists to those dealing with western North Carolina’s first cold blast of the season amid recovery from Hurricane Helene.

PADUCAH, Ky. (KT) – The gospel waves continue to crest from the Hope for West Kentucky crusade on Nov. 10 at the Paducah Convention Center. Decision counselor Brian Arnett of Paducah was able to celebrate with a friend who had been in his prayers the past couple of months.

AUSTIN, Nev. — Smack dab in the middle of Nevada is the tiny town of Austin, home to First Baptist Church, where Charles Vaughn has been pastor since 2008. The population has declined to about 100 people, down from 167 four years ago. Fifteen to 25 people attend services.

GARLAND, Texas — For the third consecutive year, volunteers from First Baptist Church in Garland will travel to eastern Europe to bring Christmas joy to Ukrainian refugee children.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Like many churches in the path of Hurricane Milton, Tri-City Baptist Church in Punta Gorda was hit hard. On Friday morning after the storm, volunteers from the church began dry-out efforts from storm flooding. By Sunday, they were feeling tired and weary.

In Northern Nigeria, clean water is a rare commodity. According to the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, approximately 60% of the region is without reliable access to safe drinking water.

We are about to enter the most wonderful time of the year. The combination of Thanksgiving and Christmas will have our hearts stirring and racing as we cook, shop, and celebrate.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Midwestern Seminary has announced that full-tuition scholarships for first-year master’s students in For the Church Cohorts will be extended to incoming students in the 2025–26 academic year.

NEW ORLEANS — As a result of the record-setting fundraising success NOBTS has recently experienced, several renovation projects have taken place across the school’s campus.  

STATESBORO, Ga. — Using Enoch as an example, Robby Gallaty, pastor of Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, Tenn., encouraged pastors and ministry leaders to focus on pleasing God.

A few weeks ago, our organization had its annual meeting in Statesboro Georgia. My friend and I traveled together to Statesboro. We used GPS for directions on the trip there. Needless to say, it took us on the expressway.

ALBUQUERQUE (BNM) - Eleven volunteers from nine different churches served alongside five Baptist Convention of New Mexico staff members to prepare church resource packets for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The packets, which include prayer guides, donation envelopes, and posters, will be sent to churches around New Mexico.

ORLANDO, Fla.  — Hundreds of Florida Baptists at the 2024 Florida Baptist State Convention annual meeting honored Tommy Green and his wife, Karen, for their years of faithful leadership in the Sunshine State. Tommy Green retired Aug. 16, 2024, after serving as Florida Baptists’ executive director-treasurer since June 2015.

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn.  — Two weeks after Roan Park Baptist Church, a congregation of about 15 members, reached into their savings account and spent approximately $20,000 to pave its parking lot, flood waters caused by Hurricane Helene washed it away.

While Paul made use of sea travel in his missionary endeavors, his longest journey by ship was the journey from Caesarea to Rome. Luke’s description of Paul’s journey is one of the most detailed nautical accounts in ancient history.