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Egyptian government grants legal status to nearly 200 churches
The Egyptian government granted legal status to 191 churches and church-affiliated buildings, pointing to the nation’s greater efforts to remedy the non-licensed statuses of thousands of Christian congregations.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 21
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for June 21, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Adult churchgoing strongly impacted by parents’ faith practice, study shows
Despite decades of declining religious affiliation and church participation in the U.S., a new study says parents who model and share their faith at home tend to reap spiritual dividends, sooner or later.
Opinion: Will Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ really ‘mess with’ people’s theology?
Award winning film director Steven Spielberg said recently that his new film will likely “mess with” a lot of people’s theology. “Disclosure Day” is about what would happen if there were a sudden mass revelation about the existence of extraterrestrial life. But is there anything all that new here?
Peace deal between US and Iran announced, questions remain
The US and Iran announced Sunday (June 14) that they have agreed on an interim peace deal, now set to be signed on Friday.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 21
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 21, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
What’s next? 5 things SBC annual meeting attendees should do after returning home.
You spent days walking convention halls, listening to reports, participating in votes, visiting exhibitors, reconnecting with friends and meeting new ministry leaders. The SBC Annual Meeting is an investment of time, money and energy.
First person: America’s Macedonian call
There are moments in history when a cry rises that cannot be ignored.
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New SBC officers elected during annual meeting in Orlando
The Southern Baptist Convention has a new slate of officers. Among them is a new president — and it didn’t take a runoff vote.
Mohler makes motion, formally bringing discussion on women preaching
Al Mohler introduced his constitutional amendment regarding women preaching as a formal motion during the first business session of the SBC Annual Meeting this morning (June 9), ensuring it will be a focus of discussion in later business sessions.
Messengers approve Mohler amendment in first of required two years
Mohler’s proposed constitutional amendment about pastoral qualifications passed after a short discussion and balloting at the SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, June 10.
Mohler adamant proposed amendment not to address anything beyond pastoral office, preaching
“I don’t think it says anything about anyone teaching Sunday School or missionary service. … And by that I mean it doesn’t intend to. It’s not addressing those situations at all.” —Albert Mohler speaking June 10 about proposed amendment to SBC constitution
Full day of reports, business matters at SBC meeting in Orlando
The more than 11,000 messengers and their guests endured a full day of entity reports, the first set of officer elections and an opportunity to make their requests known today (June 9) during the SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando.
Opinion: Will Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ really ‘mess with’ people’s theology?
Award winning film director Steven Spielberg said recently that his new film will likely “mess with” a lot of people’s theology. “Disclosure Day” is about what would happen if there were a sudden mass revelation about the existence of extraterrestrial life. But is there anything all that new here?
Mohler narrows amendment to ‘specifically preaching’
Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, has narrowed the language in his proposed amendment to focus on women “specifically preaching” in a pastoral capacity.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 14
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 14, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
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Egyptian government grants legal status to nearly 200 churches
The Egyptian government granted legal status to 191 churches and church-affiliated buildings, pointing to the nation’s greater efforts to remedy the non-licensed statuses of thousands of Christian congregations.
What’s next? 5 things SBC annual meeting attendees should do after returning home.
You spent days walking convention halls, listening to reports, participating in votes, visiting exhibitors, reconnecting with friends and meeting new ministry leaders. The SBC Annual Meeting is an investment of time, money and energy.
First person: America’s Macedonian call
There are moments in history when a cry rises that cannot be ignored.
Young people may be leaving the Church, but not for the reason you think
Here’s what most church leaders get wrong about the exodus of young people: they blame screens.
Egyptian government grants legal status to nearly 200 churches
The Egyptian government granted legal status to 191 churches and church-affiliated buildings, pointing to the nation’s greater efforts to remedy the non-licensed statuses of thousands of Christian congregations.
What’s next? 5 things SBC annual meeting attendees should do after returning home.
You spent days walking convention halls, listening to reports, participating in votes, visiting exhibitors, reconnecting with friends and meeting new ministry leaders. The SBC Annual Meeting is an investment of time, money and energy.
First person: America’s Macedonian call
There are moments in history when a cry rises that cannot be ignored.
Young people may be leaving the Church, but not for the reason you think
Here’s what most church leaders get wrong about the exodus of young people: they blame screens.