Gospel need in Nevada; Who cares for first responders?; Have you lost your wonder for the grace of Jesus?

Good News for Today

The state of Nevada is a state of contrasts. The state features the lights of Las Vegas, mountain ranges and a vast desert.

In some places, you could travel miles and miles without encountering another person.

But, there are people who call the state home. In fact, more than 3.1 million people live in Nevada and they need to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, grow in the faith and be loved in a community of believers.

The Northeast Association is a group of 23 churches who partner together…but they span 55,000 square miles in Nevada. Some of the churches are separated by more than 200 miles.

Robin Stork leads the association.

He’s grateful for the partnership among the churches and says they are always looking for churches outside the state who will come and help existing churches or consider planting a church.

Read the full story at Baptist Press.

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We’re grateful for first responders who run toward emergencies while the rest of us are running away. But who cares for those first responders as they process the pain and trauma they’ve just witnessed?
The North American Mission Board is working to train chaplains to work alongside first responders.

“First and foremost, chaplaincy is being the hands and feet of our Lord Jesus through the ministry of presence,” said Michael Koontz, who is a chaplain and pastor in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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In the Baptist Press Toolbox, Chuck Lawless wonders if you’ve lost your wonder when it comes to your relationship with Jesus Christ. He says this may be one reason you aren’t telling others about Jesus. Lawless encourages you to find friends to pray that you’ll regain that wonder and you’ll share your hope with other.

Read the full piece from Lawless at Baptist Press.

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