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Pakistanis convicted for Christian’s death

Three Muslims convicted of killing a Christian in Pakistan’s Punjab Province for refusing to convert to Islam have been given life sentences, attorneys for the European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) have told Compass Direct News. Ghulam Rasool,... Continue Reading »

Suit seeks to overturn N.Y. gay ‘marriage’ law

One day after a New York law legalizing same-sex “marriage” went into effect, a traditional group filed suit in state court seeking to overturn the law, claiming that the Senate violated the state constitution as well as open meetings... Continue Reading »

NEWS BRIEFS: Bible reading changes views of conservatives & liberals, study says

One activity can bring Christians, whether conservative or liberal, together: reading their Bible, a Baylor University research assistant, has reported.... Continue Reading »

BP Ledger, Monday July 25 edition

Today"s ledger includes items from Adrian Roger Pastor Training Institute,Oklahoma Baptist University, North Greenville University, Israel Government Tourist Office.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Strengthening & equipping pastor’s wives

A ministry wife exists in a rare environment. To live and work alongside one"s husband in Kingdom work is a precious, unique calling. Yet few career tracks in the marketplace have a dynamic quite like that of being a... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Is your life ‘pollution free’?

Keep your "personal space" free from pollutants.... Continue Reading »

Mobile ultrasound unit rescues ‘2 babies & 2 souls’ in 1 day

A mobile pregnancy care resource center may be relatively new for the Florida Baptist Children"s Homes, but it already has become a strategic advocate for life and the health of the unborn.... Continue Reading »

TOP ‘LOTTIE’ GIVERS: Int’l missions offering fueled by churches of all sizes

A little church with a big secret sits on a sleepy stretch of U.S. Highway 71 in northwest Louisiana... Continue Reading »

Poll: Most support abortion restrictions

An overwhelming majority of U.S. adults support restrictions on abortion -- such as requiring parental consent -- that are commonly implemented on the state level, according to a new Gallup poll.... Continue Reading »

Jennifer Rash named Ala. executive editor

Jennifer Davis Rash has been named executive editor of The Alabama Baptist, according to an announcement by Bob Terry, the newspaper"s editor and president.... Continue Reading »

GuideStone Funds named 2nd overall by fi360

GuideStone Funds was ranked number two among its 222 peers for the period from April 1 through June 30 by fi360 Fund Family Fiduciary Rankings.... Continue Reading »

FROM THE STATES: Ariz., Okla. & Ga. evangelism/missions news

From the States, published each Tuesday by Baptist Press, relays news and feature stories from state Baptist papers and other publications on initiatives by Baptist churches, associations and state conventions in evangelism, church planting and Great Commission outreach, including... Continue Reading »