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Disaster relief chaplain discovers ‘pure joy’ in pointing others to Christ

Diane Traynor, a member of Murdock Church, Port Charlotte, Fla., and a Disaster Relief chaplain, shares the hope of Christ with individuals in crisis. (Photo credit: William Haun)

Disaster relief chaplain discovers ‘pure joy’ in pointing others to Christ

October 15, 2024

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (BP) — Diane Traynor is not really a fan of hurricanes, but after their arrival she springs into action–ready to offer soothing…

MSBDR team on the ground in Georgia in response to Helene

MSBDR team on the ground in Georgia in response to Helene

October 3, 2024

FIRST-PERSON: Southern Baptists are a force for good, Part 1

SBC Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg speaks during his installation service in Nashville on Sept. 16. (Photo credit: Baptist Press)

FIRST-PERSON: Southern Baptists are a force for good, Part 1

October 1, 2024

MSBDR deploys teams in response to Hurricane Helene

MSBDR deploys teams in response to Hurricane Helene

September 30, 2024

Bryant Wright discusses the unique benefits, challenges of longtime pastorates

Bryant Wright (second from right), Send Relief president, and a local partner share a message of hope with a family of Syrian refugees in 2023. (Photo credit: IMB)

Bryant Wright discusses the unique benefits, challenges of longtime pastorates

September 27, 2024

Wisconsin Baptists extend
prayers to those affected
by Madison school shooting
MADISON, Wis. (BP) — A shooting at a Christian school that left three dead, including the shooter, has prompted calls for prayer by local churches. “My heart is breaking right now,” Pastor Bob Ray of East Madison Baptist Church began in an email this afternoon to his congregation. “… Pray for God’s healing power for those who have been wounded, for God’s comfort, for families who have lost loved ones, and for all the students, staff, and families who have been traumatized.” Ray’s wife, Carla, teaches at a nearby public school and has at least two coworkers whose children attend Abundant Life Christian School. “I am also sure many of you know families who have been directly affected,” he wrote. In addition to the three deceased, six more were injured. It is believed the shooter was a student at the school.