Cowboy preacher survives mountain, plants churches in Idaho

February 25, 2010

North American Mission Board (NAMB) missionary Jim Ballard — all 243 pounds of him — lay sprawled in agonizing pain on a snow-covered dirt trail

Missionary sees fruit from multihousing effort

February 11, 2010

North American Mission Board (NAMB) missionary Vivian McCaughan enters Hidden Valley Estates in Wentzville, Mo., and thanks God for the changes she sees. She points

Why are U.S. sports so Christianity friendly?

January 28, 2010

When Colt McCoy of the University of Texas expressed his faith in an interview following the Longhorns’ BCS championship game loss to the University of

FBC Jasper RAs, GAs gather Coffee for Christ

January 7, 2010

After hearing about the coffee needs and wants of many U.S. soldiers stationed overseas, the Royal Ambassadors (RAs) and Girls in Action of First Baptist

Short-term trips reveal spiritual needs, provide missions training ground

December 24, 2009

Volunteering in short-term missions is one of the most effective ways believers can mobilize with far-reaching results. It also can be a life-changing experience, altering

Leadership, training, budgeting are part of missions preparations every church should follow

December 24, 2009

Good missions projects don’t just happen. Following a few simple guidelines will help make the experience meaningful to on-mission volunteers as well as the people

Struck by New Orleans’ need, UM students organize outreach

December 24, 2009

A weekend missions trip to New Orleans opened the eyes of college students to a world of overwhelming spiritual and physical needs. When the weekend

Appalachian ministry marks 10th anniversary

December 17, 2009

HURRICANE, W.Va. — Winding roads and switchback curves punctuated by tiny hamlets mark the landscape of Appalachia — a 205,000-square-mile, mountainous stretch from Alabama to