Tess Schoonhoven

NASHVILLE (BP) – Putting words to God’s character traits is something all Christian creatives try to do. Books, poetry, songs, sermons – every expression provides a new way to explore and relish in the reality of the Creator. 

NASHVILLE (BP) – When Nik Ripken met with a radically changed freedom fighter in Central Asia, he realized the bold story of conversion was powerful enough to reach many hearts around the world. Ripken included the man's story in his book "The Insanity of God," a collection of interviews with Christians around the world who endured persecution.

ARLINGTON, Texas (BP) - Para Lamar Baptist Church, el festival del otoño de octubre es un evento distintivo de alcance comunitario y ministerio de niños. Pero este año, las restricciones debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 hacen imposible el evento anual.

ARLINGTON, Texas (BP) – For Lamar Baptist Church, the October fall festival is a hallmark event for community outreach and children's ministry. But this year, restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic make the usual event impossible.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – Pastors of churches in need of revitalization often experience burnout and need support, said Mark Clifton, senior director of church replanting with the North American Mission Board (NAMB).

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (BP) – Harvest Christian Fellowship pastor Greg Laurie announced through social media he tested positive for COVID-19. Laurie said in a video posted Monday (Oct. 5) that the test results came Friday (Oct. 2).

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (BP) – After 38 years, the work of 53 translators is complete – a translation of the whole Bible into American Sign Language (ASL).

TATUM, N.M. (BP) – Kenny Comstock, executive pastor of Crossroads Fellowship church in Odessa, Texas, and his wife Melissa died in a two-vehicle collision Thursday (Sept. 24) in New Mexico. The Comstocks' three children were also in the car, but only the 4-year-old suffered significant injuries and is expected to make a full recovery, the Odessa American reported.

NASHVILLE (BP) – The isolation, stress and dramatic change in the pace of life brought about by the COVID-19 global pandemic has taken a toll on mental health. Anxiety, depression and drug use are on the rise.

XENIA, Ohio (BP) – Abigail Walker calls ministering to the families on the pediatric cancer floor a "strange privilege."