Latest news: More from GCR Task Force files; Mel Gibson’s latest project; what are churchgoers ambivalent about?

October 17, 2025

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86-year-old ‘Mr. Larry’ takes 107th mission trip with IMB

October 17, 2025

Larry McCallon is 86 years old, but don’t tell the group of 13-year-old boys clustered around his table. Sure, they see him as an adult; after all, they respectfully call him “Mr. Larry.” But deep down, he’s one of them and so much more …

CHOOSE Act data shows which private schools enroll the most ESA students

October 16, 2025

In the first year of Alabama’s CHOOSE Act, a small group of private schools are already seeing the majority of their students using the state-funded education savings accounts.

Latest news: Akin to retire; study spotlights pastor views on economy; Ascol to lead Founders Seminary

October 15, 2025

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Alabama volunteer says disaster relief is ‘great way to spend a vacation,’ spends 4+ months in North Carolina

October 15, 2025

Roger Bailey said when she told him what the kiddie pool was for, he couldn’t believe it. He had gone to her family’s home — a

‘Kingdom impact from home’: Retired man’s online ministry reaches Japan

October 14, 2025

Digital engagement responders connect with people online who respond to gospel-centered ads. They answer questions, send resources and help seekers find local churches and missionaries.

Israeli care group shares ‘complicated’ response to prisoner exchange

October 14, 2025

Israeli families are relieved Hamas released 20 living hostages but grieve that bodies of remaining hostages are still held or missing, the leader of a top care group serving traumatized families told Baptist Press.