Stephen Ministers struggle to help during COVID-19 pandemic

February 23, 2021

When a ministry is called to be near people who are struggling or in pain, it can be more difficult during a pandemic. “We are

Stephen Ministry ‘quiet but powerful’ tool for helping the hurting

February 23, 2021

Christians are never immune to difficult times, and the trials of 2020 underscore that many believers can benefit greatly from a caring smile, listening ear

Uzbek authorities deny Protestant church applications, incite fear

February 22, 2021

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — The Uzbekistan government reportedly has denied Protestant churches’ applications to exist, with some leaders saying police have demanded that members denounce their

Baptist leaders applaud S.C. fetal heartbeat law

February 22, 2021

Southern Baptist public policy leaders commended the latest early ban on abortions to gain approval in a state. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into

Major league baseball’s Darryl Strawberry urges pastors, churches to share faith boldly

February 22, 2021

Darryl Strawberry says he’s thankful he had a praying mother. He had a life many would call the definition of successful — a major league baseball

Pro-life efforts remain strong in nation, state

February 22, 2021

Some 45 abortion clinics across the U.S. ceased performing the procedure in 2020, according to a recent report published by Operation Rescue, a pro-life advocacy

Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “The Last Supper,” reopens to the public

February 21, 2021

Visitors can once again view Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “The Last Supper,” housed inside the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in