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Arkansas’ Ten Commandments monument ruled unconstitutional by federal judge
Unconstitutional. That’s what a federal judge called the Ten Commandments monument at the Arkansas State Capitol. As result, U.S. District

First person: Creating pipelines for sending Ohio African American pastors to mission fields
Of the approximately 3,600 IMB missionaries on the mission field worldwide, only 30 are African American.

Merck named as next director for Dakota Baptist Convention
The Dakota Baptist Convention Executive Board voted unanimously on March 21 to call Lee Merck as its new executive director.

Partnership between Baptist churches in Texas and Ukraine gains momentum
The Healing Path Movement, church-to-church partnership between Baptist churches in Texas and Ukraine, has experienced an increase in church involvement and planning, with 41 committed partnerships and four projects underway.

Young to retire after 46 years of sharing Arizona Southern Baptist stories
When Elizabeth Young first began telling the stories of God’s work among Arizona Southern Baptists as a news writer and

Louisiana Christian University inaugurates Mark Johnson as new president
In a year when Louisiana Christian University is marking its 120th anniversary, the school celebrated the inauguration of Mark Johnson as its 10th president.

Judge’s ruling keeps ban on pastors endorsing candidates
A federal judge rejected a settlement that would have lifted an IRS ban on pastors endorsing candidates, saying the court had no authority to approve an agreement, in a surprising end to a decades-long battle.

Supreme Court affirms free speech rights for Christian counselor
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Tuesday (March 31) that lower courts applied the wrong legal standard in evaluating
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American Idol features emotional ‘Songs of Faith’ night — with ‘unprecedented’ ending
For those of you who haven’t watched American Idol in a while, some might have thought they tuned into a

‘Fear of another deadly attack’ on Easter: Church leaders warn of threats, call Christians to pray
As Easter Sunday is only a few days away, church leaders are warning Christians around the globe to be ever vigilant — and in some cases tone down their celebrations — amid recent reports of deadly attacks on Palm Sunday.

ERLC names nominee for president; special called meeting in April
A Mississippi College professor was announced as the nominee for president of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Monday

Coffee shop fires Baptist college student for sharing Christian beliefs
Paige Rogers, a sophomore at Boyce College, has filed a religious discrimination complaint after being fired from Heine Brothers Coffee.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for March 29, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Supreme Court affirms free speech rights for Christian counselor
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Tuesday (March 31) that lower courts applied the wrong legal standard in evaluating

Pastors minister to Canada community following deadly mass shooting
The tragedy, which involved a local high school and nearby home, is being called one of the worst mass shootings in Canada’s history.

Tragic attack on Hanukkah event in Sydney
The investigation continues as at least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded when a father and son reportedly opened fire on people during a Hanukkah celebration Sunday (Dec. 14) at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, according to multiple news outlets. Authorities called the attack terrorism targeting Jewish Australians.
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First person: Creating pipelines for sending Ohio African American pastors to mission fields
Of the approximately 3,600 IMB missionaries on the mission field worldwide, only 30 are African American.

Partnership between Baptist churches in Texas and Ukraine gains momentum
The Healing Path Movement, church-to-church partnership between Baptist churches in Texas and Ukraine, has experienced an increase in church involvement and planning, with 41 committed partnerships and four projects underway.

Supreme Court affirms free speech rights for Christian counselor
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Tuesday (March 31) that lower courts applied the wrong legal standard in evaluating

Baptists aid Nebraska ranchers impacted by wildfires
Ranchers in Nebraska are receiving much-needed hay after wildfires burned large areas of pastureland, leaving many struggling to feed their

First person: Creating pipelines for sending Ohio African American pastors to mission fields
Of the approximately 3,600 IMB missionaries on the mission field worldwide, only 30 are African American.

Partnership between Baptist churches in Texas and Ukraine gains momentum
The Healing Path Movement, church-to-church partnership between Baptist churches in Texas and Ukraine, has experienced an increase in church involvement and planning, with 41 committed partnerships and four projects underway.

Supreme Court affirms free speech rights for Christian counselor
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Tuesday (March 31) that lower courts applied the wrong legal standard in evaluating

Baptists aid Nebraska ranchers impacted by wildfires
Ranchers in Nebraska are receiving much-needed hay after wildfires burned large areas of pastureland, leaving many struggling to feed their





