Latest news: Dangers of sports gambling in Illinois Baptist spotlight; Alaska churches join forces through fire, a church closure and a church plant; ‘Landmark move’ to protect children in Pakistan

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. Messengers to the Nov. 4-5 Illinois Baptist State Association annual meeting approved a resolution tackling the dangers of sports gambling.

2. Learn more about what’s going on with Alaska churches and various ministry efforts.

3. In a landmark move to protect children, especially girls, from forced marriages, a provincial assembly in Pakistan on Nov. 14 passed the Child Marriage Prohibition Bill.

EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper.