First person: Alabama Army chaplain provides ‘faithful presence’ in war’s darkest moments

August 10, 2026

“Looking back more than two decades later, I realize Iraq refined my faith as much as it tested it.”

‘Pure human trafficking’: 1.6 million children stolen from Ukraine since 2014

August 4, 2026

In Russia’s catalogue of kidnapped Ukrainian children, prospective guardians can choose preferred hair and eye color, and specify their intended form of guardianship. Teenage girls are photographed in seductive adult attire.

‘Intimidate, silence and displace’: Growing persecution trends focus of new report

July 9, 2026

Religious nationalism, transnational repression and state control of religious groups are among growing trends in the persecution of Christians globally, International Christian Concern (ICC) said.

Missions amid the rise of AI, data sharing, biometric tech

July 1, 2026

An era of heightened missionary security is upon us. This year’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando made that evident.

Persecuted believers to draw spotlight on June 29 Day of the Christian Martyr

June 27, 2026

Southern Baptists are among many denominations that recognize the observance, encouraged by VOM vice president and spokesperson Todd Nettleton.

Pew report: Hostility against religious groups spreading worldwide

June 22, 2026

The Hamas attack on Israel and rioting against Ahmadi Muslims in Bangladesh were among rising social hostilities targeting religious groups globally in 2023, Pew Research Center said in releasing its latest numbers.

‘Very powerful’ demographics tool unveiled to ethnic leaders

June 18, 2026

“This is a very powerful tool,” Victor Chayasirisobhon said June 10 at an hour-long meeting of the Ethnic Research Network, held at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. “This is going to save me hours and hours — if not days! — of work.