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State of Bible: Gen Z Leads in Active Evangelism, Desire to Share Faith

Gen Z adults, those 25 and under, match elders in a desire to share their faith, and lead all ages in their openness to spiritual conversations, according to the latest chapter of the 2022 State of the Bible.

Missouri Pastor’s Wife Dies in Auto Crash

Heather Polk, a nurse practitioner who used her expertise on medical mission trips, died Sept. 7 in a two-car collision as she returned home from work.

Popular Preschool Cartoon ‘Peppa Pig’ Introduces Same-Sex Parents

Earlier this week, the popular British preschool cartoon Peppa Pig, which airs on Nick Jr., introduced a same-sex couple to its young audience, a first in the program’s 18-year history.

Pastor and Tennis Legend Margaret Court Takes Aim at Serena Williams

Amid the recent adulation for U.S. tennis superstar Serena Williams comes pushback from 80-year-old Australian pastor Margaret Court. Before entering the ministry, Court was a tennis champion who won 24 Grand Slam singles titles—one more than Williams.

A Place to Connect: New Church Construction Reflects Needs for Today

A century ago, P.E. Burroughs wrote on the importance of vestibules, the small gathering areas common in many churches at the time. While much has changed since then, gathering places are still essential.

Thailand Mission Trip Fruit of Hmong and Minn./Wisc. Baptist Partnership

Tra Xiong, executive director of the Hmong Baptist National Association (HBNA), sees a blessing and a challenge in spreading the Gospel in Thailand.

California Congressman Demands More Transparency From Health Care Sharing Ministries

Since the passage of ACA, health care sharing ministries sprang up as more affordable options. Now Rep. Jared Huffman is going after what he calls deceptive marketing and dangerous practices of such ministries.

Pruitt Sees an Opportunity To Reach Gen Z

Shane Pruitt, national Next Gen director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB), says churches now more than ever have the opportunity to step into the brokenness of Generation Z with the hope of the Gospel.