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Jordan: Where John baptized, the Hebrew exiles wandered and Moses caught a glimpse of the Promised Land.

Today the area of land that butts up to the east side of the Jordan River where first-century baptisms were recorded in Scripture is still known by the biblical name Bethany Beyond the Jordan.

CHALFONT ST. PETER, England — Building relationships and serving communities — even through politics — are the foundation to sharing the gospel in the United Kingdom three church leaders believe.

CHALFONT ST. PETER, England — Two by two, men and women of several denominations clustered near the worship stage, on their knees or standing with arms outstretched and praying for one another’s needs.

“We are all part of an amazing story — God’s story,” said Global Women Executive Director Cindy Dawson, sitting at a table set for tea at the 2014 Global Women Summit in St. Louis on March 7-8.

Thanks to partnerships between Baptist churches in Missouri and congregations in the Ukraine, leaders are being developed and new congregations are being planted.

Chronic poverty, hunger and homelessness can leave even the most committed Christian activists feeling overwhelmed and defeated.

How can Christians meet needs in ways that really help the poor?