Persecuted Christian meets advocate 12 years later
November 6, 2026
For 12 years, Mariam Ibrahim and Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley knew each other only by name. On the evening of Oct. 27, they finally stood face-to-face.
First person: Retired? Look around and build your own pack.
November 2, 2026
One of the strangest things about getting older is discovering some of the relationships you thought were permanent were actually connected to your circumstances. What do you do now?
Reflections on Dolly Parton, faith and kindness
August 26, 2026
From the church pews of her childhood in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, to gospel recordings and a lifelong commitment to serving others, Dolly Parton frequently spoke about her faith.
Under fire: Ukraine’s churches continue to step up, help most vulnerable
August 13, 2026
The Russia-Ukraine war continues to target critical infrastructure and, increasingly, the lives of civilians across Ukraine, with Russia carrying out large-scale missile and drone attacks.
Ukrainian chaplain’s hope: ‘That none of you would ever know what war is like’
June 17, 2026
Chaplain Pavlo discussed topics ranging from the book of Revelation to theory of war, to justice and the conditions for peace, to truth-telling and congregational support.
Letter-signing campaign urges action on China
May 10, 2026
Dallas Baptist University’s Everett Center for Global Religious Freedom recently launched the “Two Empty Chairs” campaign, calling for the White House to raise concerns about religious persecution in China.
Iranian Christians ‘ready to pay — even with our own life.’
April 10, 2026
Iranians continue to suffer persecution under the authoritarian Islamic republic, with death tolls climbing and Christians facing severe legal, social, and personal consequences.
Nicaragua repeats year of widespread repression, report says
April 1, 2026
Christian Solidarity Worldwide said in a report released this week that repression of religious groups in Nicaragua remained widespread in 2025, with Protestant communities, including Baptists, among those affected.
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