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Dozens killed in Nigeria as violence mars Easter celebrations in several nations " Pathway
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (715+ words) April 8, 2026 By Diana Chandler CENTRAL NIGERIA (BP) " At least 54 Christians were killed early Easter in Nigeria's Middle Belt, many during worship, with dozens more abducted from Evangelical Church Winning All Souls and other sites, International Christian Concern (ICC) reported. Murders and…...
Lifeway Research finds growing number of churchgoers face doubts " Pathway
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (870+ words) When facing difficult circumstances, most churchgoers still trust in God's love and provision. Some, however, begin to question God's character and involvement in their lives, and their number has grown in recent years. The post Lifeway Research finds growing number…...
Two young leaders impact church growth in Guinea " Pathway
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1073+ words) April 7, 2026 By IMB The African nation of Guinea, formally known as the Republic of Guinea, is a country of roughly 14 million people, yet it has only nine Baptist churches nationwide. Ninety percent of the population is Muslim, and less than…...
Hope is reaching out to older youth in foster care " Pathway
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (673+ words) April 6, 2026 By MBCH Billy stood outside my office with tears streaming down his face. "This is the end of the road for me, isn't it?" The 16 year old had his hat pulled low on his head and his countenance completely…...
From addiction to redemption: Virginia missionary's recovery ministry leads to new church " Pathway
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (1032+ words) April 6, 2026 By NAMB TAPPAHANNOCK, Virginia (NAMB) " The house is in a Virginia pine forest at the end of a long, bumpy dirt road. The thirty people living here are 46 miles away from civilization. They might as well be 46 million miles…...
Baptist chaplains'transform Kenya's'hospitals,'prisons, schools' " Pathway
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (984+ words) April 3, 2026 By Tessa Sanchez NAIROBI, Kenya (IMB) " Supporting a family ending the life support of a loved one. Ministering to prison inmates and officers. Counseling students. International Mission Board missionary'Patricia Woolsey'said'many'names are being added to the Book of Life.'Patricia…...
Christ's ascension "largely forgotten' but recoverable this Easter, theologians say " Pathway
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (1138+ words) Ascension, John Singleton Coply, 1775, from Wikimedia Commons (via Baptist Press) April 2, 2026 By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) " Jesus" ascension has been celebrated in various ways by different Christian denominations. Some remember the ascension with special prayers and Scripture readings. Many in…...
Survey aims to develop overview of Southern Baptist worship " Pathway
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (569+ words) Teenagers worship during Super Summer at Southwest Baptist University April 2, 2026 By Scott Barkley NASHVILLE (BP) "Southern Baptists love the elements of a congregational gathering. A survey onboarding soon will look to get a clearer picture of how churches conduct and…...
Ventriloquism opens doors to ministry for associate pastor at Faith Baptist Church, Festus " Pathway
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (618+ words) April 2, 2026 By Vicki Stamps ST. LOUIS " Smiles turned to laughter as Doug Mickan, associate pastor of worship and music at Faith Baptist Church in Festus, introduced his friends." Mickan was at Parkway Baptist Church in St. Louis for an Operation…...
Supreme Court ruling removes gag on Colorado Christian counselor, raises questions about Kansas City-area restrictions " Pathway
1+ week, 1+ day ago (991+ words) April 1, 2026 By Michael Whitehead WASHINGTON, D. C. " In a sweeping First Amendment decision issued March 31, the United States Supreme Court removed a virtual gag on free speech which the state of Colorado had imposed on Christian counselors when talking to minors about…...