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Couple keeps faith through pregnancy term, coronavirus ordeal

COVID-19 VICTIM — Rocio Martinez (left) and her husband Miguel Vera were separated for five days while Martinez, 20 weeks pregnant, received treatment for COVID-19 coronavirus in the hospital. (Submitted photo)

Couple keeps faith through pregnancy term, coronavirus ordeal

July 16, 2020

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP) — Rocio Martinez was 20 weeks pregnant when she had to drive herself to the emergency room at 3 a.m., because she…

Vision as teenager leads to journeyman service as college student

SAVING SOULS — Haylee Belcher (right) and fellow Journeyman Jazz Jones (left) and rejoice with their friend Ana after Ana’s baptism in Northern Brazil. (BP photo courtesy of IMB)

Vision as teenager leads to journeyman service as college student

July 16, 2020

North American Mission Board leaders address SBC statistics: ‘It’s On Me’

The North American Mission Board released a video June 18 titled "Baptisms: It's On Me," featuring several denominational leaders and pastors. Together, they declare the need for Southern Baptists everywhere to take ownership of the declining baptisms in the SBC by more intentionally sharing the Gospel through their churches. (NAMB photo)

North American Mission Board leaders address SBC statistics: ‘It’s On Me’

July 16, 2020

How big is big?

How big is big?

July 16, 2020

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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.