BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil — Wayne Jenkins’ vision to build 75 church buildings in his beloved Brazil was fulfilled this July, seven years after his death. He was invited to Brazil in 1983 on a short-term missions endeavor, after a mission trip to India fell through, and after his family’s career missions application fell through... read more

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — It’s hard to find a more trusted name in the state of Alabama than James Spann. If the meteorologist were to run for governor today, no one would bother challenging him. And yet, he has experienced the daggers that come from misinformation... read more

LEAKEY, Texas — Kids from Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas, received a much-needed time of fun and rest following last month’s devastating floods in their area. Leaders took a group of third through fifth graders to Alto Frio Baptist Encampment in Leakey, Texas, July 21-24 — helping these young campers to start taking the first steps towards hope and healing in the aftermath of devastation... read more

DALLAS (BP) — Two Dallas metro congregations have issued statements following the arrest of a former staff member. Jim Dale Mustain, 64, was charged with four counts of possession/promoting lewd visual material depicting a child in occurrences that took place in March 2024... read more