Christian impact of Syrian violence unfolding as civilian death toll exceeds 1,500
LATAKIA, Syria (BP) – The number of Christians killed in the March 6 Alawite uprising and responsive attacks through March 9 is still unclear, but Christians have suffered collateral losses in sectarian violence that continues, Global Christian Relief (GCR) told Baptist Press.
Snowstorm doesn’t deter church launch in central Ohio for Send Network planter
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (BP) – A year’s planning had gone into Change City Church in central Ohio before launch day on what was initially a rainy Feb. 16. That’s when the texts started arriving on Pastor Darryl Baker’s phone.
Christian leaders seek pardon for Nigerian farmer given unjust death sentence
ADAMAWA STATE, Nigeria (BP) – Nigerian Christian leaders are seeking clemency for a Christian farmer given the death sentence for killing a Fulani herdsman during an attack on his farm, it was widely reported.
ERLC joins SCOTUS brief for parents to opt kids out of LGBTQ storybook time
WASHINGTON (BP) – In public schools in Montgomery County, Md., 3- and 4-year-olds might be read the board book “Pride Puppy” and asked to spot photos of things seen while trying to find their lost dog at a Pride parade.
Unknown number of Christians among civilian deaths in Syrian violence
LATAKIA, Syria (BP) – An untold number of Christians were among nearly 1,000 civilians massacred in renewed violence on Syria’s western coast before the government announced a ceasefire and peace deal March 10, according to reports.
Congolese Southern Baptists support, pray for DRC homeland as death toll rises
NASHVILLE (BP) – March 8 holds painful memories for Ezekiel Batsi Batende, pastor of Swahili Baptist Church at Woodmont. On that day in 2008, he and his family fled their home in the Democratic Republic of Congo as rebels burned Machumbi village.
Russia seriously violates religious freedom in Ukraine, latest report echoes
OSLO, Norway (BP) – Russia seriously violates religious freedom in the land it illegally occupies in Ukraine, Forum 18 said in a new report.
Alaska exec resigns after apologizing for Feb. 19 statement
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (BP) – Randy Covington has resigned as executive director and treasurer of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network (ABRN) after issuing a public apology Feb. 25 for a statement he made when the church where he is a member was deemed not to be in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.
Brad Graves offers opening U.S. Senate prayer in fruitful invite to D.C.
WASHINGTON (BP) -- Southern Baptist Convention First Vice President Brad Graves delivered the opening prayer in the U.S. Senate chamber March 4 in a visit to the U.S. Capitol that will include attendance at the State of the Union address and other events.
Haitian fellowship meets immigration upheaval with advocacy, guidance, Gospel
MIAMI (BP) – Pastor Keny Felix describes a whirlwind.
