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SBC, Exec Comm named in lawsuit tied to Pawleys Island church investigation
The Southern Baptist Convention and its Executive Committee have been named as defendants in a proposed federal class-action lawsuit against
Baptist pastor in Syria released; concerns about ‘arbitrary arrest’ remain
The Kurdish Baptist pastor from a Muslim background was arrested and detained without charges from July 20 to Aug. 3 while visiting family in Afrin, Syria.
‘Phantom Hacker’ scam resulting in billions of dollars in losses nationwide
GuideStone Financial Resources is encouraging individuals to be alert to a rapidly growing fraud scheme known as the “Phantom Hacker”
Texas Hill Country in ‘tremendous’ need of volunteers, resources for flood recovery
Kerr County and the rest of the Texas Hill Country continue to struggle from the recent traumatic floods in the region resulting in more damage than last year’s catastrophic flood.
Congregations, let me give you something to talk about
Remember the romantic love Bonnie Raitt sang about in her 1991 recording: “Let’s give ’em something to talk about.” I want to give you something much better to talk about — love for the good news of Jesus.
Digging deeper, pointing out needs to church leaders
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board launched the See Tennessee website this month. It’s a digital map that gives pastors and church leaders a snapshot of the physical, social, and spiritual needs in their county.
Algerian Christians go underground amid oppression
Following Algeria’s closure of nearly all evangelical churches in waves of repression that began in 2017, Christians have been forced underground in what they describe as an internal exile, sources said.
Who has the higher discipleship scores at your church?
Regular small group participants are likely to be among the most mature disciples in a church, but they still need encouragement in some areas.
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‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.
Sophie Cunningham and the latest transgender sports controversy
One aspect of the controversy involving Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham that might be overlooked.
Opinion: Must I join a church to be a Christian?
In my ministry context, I have heard many versions of this notion over the years, phrased as both a question and also
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 9, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 2
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 2, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Opinion: Where sports gambling is legalized, lives are being destroyed
A recently released report shows a clear correlation between legalized gambling and gambling addiction. While this should surprise absolutely no one, there is further evidence that the explosion of legalized sports gambling was a bad idea.
Report: Christians worldwide remain resilient amid persecution
Even as roughly 380 million believers face persecution every year, Christianity continues to grow — even in the most hostile nations where faithfulness commonly means imprisonment, torture or death, according to a new report.
Updated: What’s the hantavirus? Should you be concerned about it?
Hantaviruses, named after a river in South Korea, are a family of more than 20 different viral species. Almost all are linked to infection by rodents, typically rats and mice, through dried urine and droppings.
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‘Phantom Hacker’ scam resulting in billions of dollars in losses nationwide
GuideStone Financial Resources is encouraging individuals to be alert to a rapidly growing fraud scheme known as the “Phantom Hacker”
Texas Hill Country in ‘tremendous’ need of volunteers, resources for flood recovery
Kerr County and the rest of the Texas Hill Country continue to struggle from the recent traumatic floods in the region resulting in more damage than last year’s catastrophic flood.
Digging deeper, pointing out needs to church leaders
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board launched the See Tennessee website this month. It’s a digital map that gives pastors and church leaders a snapshot of the physical, social, and spiritual needs in their county.
Who has the higher discipleship scores at your church?
Regular small group participants are likely to be among the most mature disciples in a church, but they still need encouragement in some areas.
‘Phantom Hacker’ scam resulting in billions of dollars in losses nationwide
GuideStone Financial Resources is encouraging individuals to be alert to a rapidly growing fraud scheme known as the “Phantom Hacker”
Texas Hill Country in ‘tremendous’ need of volunteers, resources for flood recovery
Kerr County and the rest of the Texas Hill Country continue to struggle from the recent traumatic floods in the region resulting in more damage than last year’s catastrophic flood.
Digging deeper, pointing out needs to church leaders
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board launched the See Tennessee website this month. It’s a digital map that gives pastors and church leaders a snapshot of the physical, social, and spiritual needs in their county.
Who has the higher discipleship scores at your church?
Regular small group participants are likely to be among the most mature disciples in a church, but they still need encouragement in some areas.