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After 10 years, Ark Encounter has drawn flood of tourists
The Ark Encounter theme park in Grant County has resulted in a flood of new tourists to Kentucky. The life-size replica of the biblical Noah’s Ark opened 10 years ago, and lawmakers, Monday, got a briefing on the park’s success.
Lawsuit over housing concerns hits Dallas Baptist University
A lawsuit filed in Dallas County represents 48 students who allege Dallas Baptist University knowingly housed students in mold-contaminated residence halls, according to WFAA-TV.
Evangelical leaders fight religious symbol ban in Switzerland
Three evangelical leaders have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent constitutional amendment in Switzerland that bans lawmakers in the Canton of Geneva from wearing visible religious symbols, the Swiss Evangelical Alliance announced on Monday (July 20).
First person: Stop trying to ‘manufacture what only God can do’
Every church has that mythical “perfect” Sunday. The worship is powerful. The sermon lands. Everything clicks.
Roe case involving Patterson, Southwestern dismissed ‘with prejudice’
A U.S. District Court has reportedly dismissed “with prejudice” a lawsuit originally filed in 2019 that alleged defamation on the part of former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson.
Assisted suicide legislation gains momentum across Europe
Evangelical Christians in Europe are expressing heightened concerns over the sanctity of human life as assisted suicide has been legalized in France while the U.K. Parliament and the Isle of Man consider similar measures.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 26
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 26, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Review: A closer look at ‘The Odyssey’ — and what makes a hero
Christopher Nolan’s take on the 2,800-year-old epic poem, “The Odyssey,” which opened this past weekend in first place at the box office and earned a reported $124 million, has been one of the summer’s most anticipated films …
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 19
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 19, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Review: A closer look at ‘The Odyssey’ — and what makes a hero
Christopher Nolan’s take on the 2,800-year-old epic poem, “The Odyssey,” which opened this past weekend in first place at the box office and earned a reported $124 million, has been one of the summer’s most anticipated films …
First person: Reflecting on Lindsey Graham’s death, other unexpected news
Sen. Graham was a former presidential candidate and a strong advocate for the war with Iran. He had been in Ukraine on Friday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
‘Shocking message’: Finnish lawmaker denied travel to U.K. following hate speech conviction
The U.K. government has barred Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen from entering the country due to Finland’s Supreme Court convicting her of hate speech.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 12
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 12, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
WMU Foundation announces grant recipients
The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) Foundation has announced recipients of the following grants: the Royal Ambassador Curriculum Grant, Jessica Powell Loftis Acteens Curriculum Grant and the Judith Slayden and David Warren Hayes Endowment to Combat Human Trafficking.
Not done yet: Church treasurer turns 100 years old
One hundred years old today, Alma Dean Hicks has served as treasurer of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Leakesville for 65 faithful years, and she has no intention of retiring.
‘Illegal missionary activity?’ Baptist pastor faces expulsion from Russian-occupied Ukraine.
The Rev. Vladimir Rytikov faces expulsion from his birthplace in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine after authorities accused him of “illegal missionary activity” and cancelled his residence permit, a rights watchdog reports.
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After 10 years, Ark Encounter has drawn flood of tourists
The Ark Encounter theme park in Grant County has resulted in a flood of new tourists to Kentucky. The life-size replica of the biblical Noah’s Ark opened 10 years ago, and lawmakers, Monday, got a briefing on the park’s success.
First person: Stop trying to ‘manufacture what only God can do’
Every church has that mythical “perfect” Sunday. The worship is powerful. The sermon lands. Everything clicks.
After surviving liver failure, one man finds faith he spent years rejecting
Christopher Serpico never expected a neighborhood block party to change the course of his life.
First person: Ministry lessons to my younger self
Experience really is the best teacher if lessons learned shape future actions. This is especially true in ministry.
After 10 years, Ark Encounter has drawn flood of tourists
The Ark Encounter theme park in Grant County has resulted in a flood of new tourists to Kentucky. The life-size replica of the biblical Noah’s Ark opened 10 years ago, and lawmakers, Monday, got a briefing on the park’s success.
First person: Stop trying to ‘manufacture what only God can do’
Every church has that mythical “perfect” Sunday. The worship is powerful. The sermon lands. Everything clicks.
After surviving liver failure, one man finds faith he spent years rejecting
Christopher Serpico never expected a neighborhood block party to change the course of his life.
First person: Ministry lessons to my younger self
Experience really is the best teacher if lessons learned shape future actions. This is especially true in ministry.