Russian forces detain Ukrainian pastor, wife

November 12, 2022

MARIUPOL, Ukraine — A Protestant pastor and his wife were freed Oct. 21 after being held by Russia’s military for a month. On Sept. 21,

Tornadoes sweep through OK, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief responds

November 12, 2022

Tornadoes recently swept through areas of Oklahoma, causing significant destruction, including destroying the church building of Trinity Baptist Church, Idabel. On the morning of Nov.

Five Christians killed in Nigeria; another on trial for blasphemy

November 12, 2022

ABUJA, Nigeria — Extremists killed five people and put another on trial for blasphemy as the onslaught against Christians continues in Nigeria. Islamic State West

MercyMe hopes new album reminds Christians of their purpose, ‘common denominator’

November 12, 2022

Bart Millard and his MercyMe bandmates began writing some of the songs for their latest album during the COVID-19 pandemic, long before the nation was

First Baptist Opelika welcomes new interim associate pastor of encore and pastoral care

November 12, 2022

Cade Farris is the interim associate pastor of encore and pastoral care of First Baptist Church Opelika. Farris holds a bachelor’s degree in music from

Wagarville Baptist Church celebrates 75th anniversary

November 12, 2022

Wagarville Baptist Church celebrated its 75th anniversary Oct. 16 with pastor Bill Dortch delivering the message. Randy Grimes led the singing. Guest pianist was Melinda