On Monday, Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) announced that he successfully evacuated another group of Americans stranded in Haiti and denounced the Biden administration for not taking action.

Mitch McConnell, the U.S. senator who entered Congress during the Reagan Revolution and then helped transform the U.S. Supreme Court three decades later during the Trump years, announced Wednesday he is stepping down as leader of the Senate Republican conference effective November.

The leadership of Sea Walker Media Corporation (parent company of Singing News Magazine, Singing News Radio, SingingNewsTV, and The Gospel Greats) has announced that Dr. Tim Hill has joined the organization's Board of Directors. A graduate of Lee University, Dr. Hill has served in national and international Christian leadership for several decades. As General Overseer Read More

The subscribers have spoken! Here are the Top Ten Nominees for the 20 categories of the 2024 Singing News Fan Awards.? Congratulations? to all of the nominees.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Family Research Council today announced a new mobile billboard campaign that is traveling around Politico's DC headquarters and its New York bureau in response to recent comments from POLITICO national investigative correspondent Heidi Przybyla on MSNBC claiming that anyone who believes their rights are derived from God are "Christian nationalists."...

Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a 2,800-year-old pottery shard dating to the time of Solomon's temple that includes a name found in the Bible, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced this week.

Leading Gospel Music organization National Quartet Convention and David Jeremiah's Turning Point Ministries partner for 2024 season.———- PIGEON FORGE, TN – Turning Point Ministries, the broadcast ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah, has been announced as the title sponsor of the 2024 National Quartet Convention and all NQC produced events. The announcement was made on January Read More

The possibility of the United States going to war with Iran has become more likely. On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. would decide when and where a retaliation would take place.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has announced that he has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and will now endorse former presidential Donald Trump.

In an emotional video, the megachurch pastor recently announced that they have paid off a $100 million loan, taken out nearly 20 years ago for building improvements and repairs.

"Please make plans to join us? THIS SUMMER in Farmington, Missouri!? ? We? have some fantastic artists joining us, including; The? Inspirations, Greater? Vision, Gold City, Mark Trammell Quartet, The Mylon Hayes Family, Guardians and? more to be announced.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced his decision to veto House Bill 68, also referred to as the Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act. If enacted, the bill will protect Ohio minors from gender-transition procedures (including chemical procedures, surgical procedures, and psychological inducement) or from being diagnosed or subjected to gender transition counseling without the consent of at least one parent, legal custodian, or guardian. It also protects parents from losing custody over this issue--a known problem in Ohio since at least 2018....

“Pro-family” groups that hoped the U.S. Supreme Court would defend a Florida law banning drag shows were disappointed by a decision announced a week before Thanksgiving that leaves the law unenforceable while a legal battle continues over its constitutionality. The...The post Supreme Court declines to reinstate Florida ban on drag shows appeared first on Baptist News Global.

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is expanding its advocacy work with the addition of two new staff members announced Nov. 30. Jennifer Hawks, associate general counsel for Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C., has been named CBF's director...The post Hawks and Felton to lead CBF advocacy efforts appeared first on Baptist News Global.

An Indian government official directed a plot to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader living in New York City, United States prosecutors said Wednesday as they announced charges against a man they said was part of the thwarted conspiracy.The post An Indian official plotted to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York, US prosecutors say appeared first on Baptist News Global.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. – Focus on the Family, in partnership with Tyndale House Publishers, has announced the release of Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids: 365 Heartfelt Prayers for Parents by Tony Wood. Tony, who has written lyrics for such artists as Joseph Habedank, Jason Crabb, Triumphant Quartet, Booth Brothers, Gaither Vocal Band, Karen Read More

Four Challenges Missionaries Face and How Your Church Can HelpAdam FridenstineMon, 11/06/2023 - 01:11 We read in Philippians 4:10–19 that the Philippian church greatly encouraged Paul. What was it that was so meaningful to him? It wasn't just their financial support, but it was also their continued care for him and their desire to be part of his work.As missionaries, Esther and I have often been incredibly blessed by churches who encourage us in our work here in El Salvador. The prayers, support, and communication from state-side churches has often come at just the right moment to lift our spirits and strengthen our hands in the work of the Lord. Churches who support missionaries want to be a blessing. But sometimes well-meaning people in those churches don't know how specifically to do that. Life on a foreign field is full of challenges many Christians back home never face. Understanding these challenges can help supporting churches know how to help their missionaries.Cultural Adjustments Learning a new language and culture is more challenging than anyone who has not experienced it can comprehend. At the same time a missionary family is struggling to learn a foreign language, they are usually working through complicated legalities and often spending 20–40 hours per week navigating paperwork, foreign bank transactions, immigration, paying bills, and more. It's frustrating for them to have so much time eaten up by these necessities that would be non-existent or far simpler in their home country. Especially at the beginning, the missionary will often feel as if they are not fulfilling the Great Commission due to all the time these needs require. Pray diligently for your missionaries during this time, and communicate that to them. Be patient with them, as they would rather be doing other things as well. Recognize that it may take months or even years to see an established work, depending on the language and culture.Balancing many rolesAs missionaries strive to make a difference in the place that God has called them, they are often involved in many outreach ministries as well as building the church. Depending on the situation, they may have no trained help for several years, and there are no Bible colleges from which to hire help. There is a constant pressure to always be ready for the next church service, the next event, the next witnessing opportunity. Did they know this was part of what they signed up for? Absolutely! But it is still a lot on one's plate!You can help by initiating communication with the missionary, even when you are not asking something from them. Reach out with love and encouragement. Ask direct and love-loaded questions about the missionary and his family, marriage, health, etc. Give time and reminders when you are asking for a special update or personal communication.Discouragement and emotional needsThough not exclusive to foreign ministry, your missionaries will undoubtedly experience a multitude of discouragements and emotional needs on the field. The difference for missionaries is that there is likely a greater lack of a support team on the foreign field. Sometimes there are no other mature Christians nearby to help through their valleys. A missionary should never come off the field feeling lonely or unloved.Purpose to be a support team for your missionaries. Ask your church members to adopt a missionary family. (We have had many churches do this, rotating missionaries each year. Through the years, the missionary family has been loved by several families, and eventually the whole church feels as though they know the missionaries personally.)Financial BurdensMissionaries will spend many months on deputation raising funds to go to the field. They try to anticipate all financial needs for the foreseeable future in a place they have never previously lived. Although it is true that the income of a foreign missionary will often be higher than the nationals living in that same area, there are also many ministry expenses that a national would not have. Even with the best laid plans, good stewardship and constant support, things like inflation can make a huge difference in the monthly budget of a missionary. And even when churches always support on time and faithfully send the same amount for many years, those support dollars do not go as far as they used to depending on the economy in that particular country. The cost of living continually rises, while the missionary's support generally remains unchanged. How can your church help with the financial burdens of missionaries? Be sensitive to the economic challenges of living internationally on a fixed income. We have been blessed on a couple of occasions when a church reached out and purchased a new appliance to replace a broken one we were not able to replace at the time. Washing machines and refrigerators are luxuries, but they sure are blessings! You can also plan for occasional unannounced offerings for special projects. Communicate with your missionaries about their needs, and evaluate adjusting your support levels according to those needs.Without the financial support of churches, missionaries couldn't go. Without the prayer support, emotional support, and encouragement, missionaries will seldom go as far as they could. Category Missions Tags Missions

The discovery of micro-RNAs, announced 22 years ago, launched a huge new effort into epigenetics: cataloging and understanding the many parts of the cell that regulate genes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Family Research Council announced today that Walt Heyer will be joining the organization as a Senior Fellow, bringing his powerful testimony and life story to assist those facing one of the most prominent lies of our age - a lie that goes to the core of our being and identity....

A recent article in The Atlantic by Helen Lewis made the bold claim that “The Gender War Is Over in Britain.” An overstatement, to be sure, but not entirely unwarranted. Keir Starmer, head of the Labour Party, recently led his party away from full support of radical gender ideology. This was a notable shift for the United Kingdom's largest left-wing party, which had previously encouraged radical elements of trans activism and stood aside as feminists were canceled for resisting the new orthodoxy. The shift, which was quietly announced to the public, made “three big declarations.” Â

Guest-er-ize (gest-er-ize), vt: to make a church more responsive to its guest and better able to attract new ones, syn, to serve, care, love, be friendly, acceptance.  Church consultants are individuals who specialize in helping churches improve their ability to serve and assimilate guests.  In order to do this they will often visit a church unannounced [...]