The Baptist Record - Journal of the Mississippi Baptist Convention since 1877 March 12, 2026

Tutoring center in South Asia becomes bridge to faith

Abbas and Aisha live in an apartment complex with their six children. They have connected with local believers Sam and Rita from the tutoring center who now lead a weekly Bible study in the apartment. Aisha's mom has inquired about joining the Bible study, and this family is close to making professions of faith in Christ. (Photo credit: IMB)

Tutoring center in South Asia becomes bridge to faith

March 12, 2026

By Chris DoyleInternational Mission Board Tutoring centers are ubiquitous in South Asia, according to Crawford Kaiser, International Mission Board missionary. Kaiser and his team of…

Fueling the flame: Worship and media leaders sharpen focus, strengthen skills at annual conference

Jonathan Henderson leads a time of worship at the Mississippi Worship and Media Conference on Feb. 24 at Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton. (Photo credit: Hope Joy Owens)

Fueling the flame: Worship and media leaders sharpen focus, strengthen skills at annual conference

March 11, 2026

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Small churches are important

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Small churches are important

March 10, 2026

Explore the Bible: March 15

Explore the Bible: March 15

March 10, 2026

Bible Studies for Life: March 15

Bible Studies for Life: March 15

March 10, 2026

Romanian university launches
Sammy Tippit Center for
Christianity Under Persecution

ORADEA, Romania — The Sammy Tippit Center for Christianity Under Persecution launched Oct. 6 at Emanuel University in Oradea, the only government-accredited conservative Baptist university in Europe. Named for the American Southern Baptist evangelist whose international ministry often leads him to places where persecution is severe, the new Center was designed to strengthen persecuted Christians and those who minister to them. “We are all believing that the Holy Spirit led us to set up the Sammy Tippit Center as an academic center for evangelism, discipleship, research and strengthening Christians who suffer for their faith,” Rector (President) Paul Negrut told Baptist Press. “Bearing in mind Sammy’s passion for evangelism and discipleship with a focus on areas where Christians suffer, and the Romanian legacy of prayer and revival during the Communist persecution, we believe that together we can make a difference in our generation for the glory of God and the spreading of the Gospel.” Attendees at the launch included alumni from throughout Europe and America, in addition to students and faculty on the stately campus of Emanuel University. It was a grain field when the church bought the property in the mid-1980s. Today traditional red buildings with classroom and dorm buildings four stories high are set on a serene green campus sprinkled with maturing hardwood trees.