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West Virginia church works to reclaim its community

NEW By Karen L. Willoughby, posted August 5, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A decades-long school backpacks ministry by North Charleston Baptist Church continues this month at a new location.

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Robertson-backed film looks to Peel away obstacles to redemption

Cast and crew of "Elijah Peel" pose for photos on Aug. 4 at a screening in Franklin, Tenn. Photo by Scott Barkley

By Scott Barkley, posted August 5, 2026 in Movies

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP) – The pivotal moment in the upcoming movie “Elijah Peel” brings the title character face to face with a future that would have been, if not for a time of growth and change. It’s a dark future, and the grittiest scene in the film backed by Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame. It also addresses a truth applicable to everyone.

For more than 10 years, Gady Youmans has taught high schoolers at Sweet Onion Christian Learning Center. Sweet Onion Learning Center photo

By Henry Durand/Christian Index, posted August 5, 2026 in Religious Liberty

STATESBORO, Ga. — A federal court has ruled that Vidalia City Schools must reinstate a Christian released-time education program while a lawsuit against the district continues, according to Alliance Defending Freedom.

Staff members of DBU's Everett Center for Global Religious Freedom.

By Faith Pratt/Baptist Standard, posted August 5, 2026 in Persecution, Religious Liberty

DALLAS – The Everett Center for Global Religious Freedom, an initiative at Dallas Baptist University designed to inspire and equip students, churches and policymakers to advance international religious freedom, released its first report on July 29.

Pastor David Carney at North Charleston Baptist Church, a former Independent Baptist missionary, has a special appreciation for the Cooperative Program. Submitted photo

By Karen L. Willoughby, posted August 5, 2026 in Cooperative Program

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A decades-long school backpacks ministry by North Charleston Baptist Church continues this month at a new location.

By BP Staff, posted August 5, 2026 in Cooperative Program

NASHVILLE (BP) – Cooperative Program giving for July was just above the budget goal for the month and more than 7 percent above last July’s total. Total giving remains a little less than 3 percent under budget for the year. In actual dollars, year-to-date giving ($155,996,474.21) is slightly more than the amount given through July of last year ($155,238,788.72).