To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports from The Baptist Paper, see below.
1. The number of believers facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith rose to more than 380 million, according to Open Doors, which released its 2025 World Watch List Wednesday (Jan. 15). See annual report that ranks the top 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.
2. When a church completes a branding or rebranding process, applying the new brand consistently across all critical areas ensures it resonates with the congregation and then the community, says church communication expert Mark MacDonald. Check out 10 areas to address.
EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper, with reporting from the Illinois Baptist, the Baptist General Convention of Texas and Morning Star News.
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