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Rice: Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry formed to ‘achieve greater clarity’
Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has announced the formation of a group whose goal is “to help Southern Baptists achieve greater clarity and consensus around historic Baptist convictions, grounded in Scripture, concerning the office of pastor and women serving in ministry.”
Riders of faith lead bikers to ‘Jesus my boss’
At the F.A.I.T.H. Rider’s ministry tent during the 86th annual Sturgis motorcycle rally last week, “I met a quiet man with tattoos all over his arms wearing a T-shirt with cutoff sleeves who said he wanted to hear my testimony and enter our bike giveaway,” a F.A.I.T.H. Rider said.
Ukrainians remain resilient amid nonstop attacks
“It is hard to hear the news. It’s fatiguing and heartbreaking.”
Dearborn residents denounce Sharia law influence
Following a heated city council meeting in Dearborn, Michigan, last week, a local pastor and other religious freedom advocates are accusing the Muslim-majority city council of favoring Islamic Sharia law over pursuing justice for Christian protestors who were attacked during a recent local event.
First person: The Kids Edition connecting ‘across the generations’
When the pastor asked our team to add “find the hidden objects” to The Kids Edition, I knew we had connected across the generations.
Sounding alarm: Social media trend pushes children to ‘disown’ parents
A social media-fueled trend continues to encourage young adults to “disown” or permanently sever ties with their own parents.
First person: Is gambling the next pornography?
In August of 1996, I headed off to college as a freshman with a “hi-tech” word processor in tow and little awareness or understanding of the Internet, much less access to it. Equally, I was largely unaware of or affected by the temptation of pornography.
Dolly Parton’s music, memorable moments and faith
“I don’t want to be worshiped, because there’s a scripture in my Bible that talks about idol worship,” Dolly Parton said in a 2021 interview. “And I see that happening all the time with movie stars and these celebrities. People literally worship them more than they worship God. And I just — I cringe at it sometimes.”
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Johnny Hunt files appeal in legal battle against SBC
The legal battle continues. Former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt has appealed a federal court’s dismissal of the final claim in his lawsuit against the SBC, its Executive Committee and Guidepost Solutions.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 23, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Surrogate mother’s story more complicated than it seems
When McKenna West, a cardiac nurse from Alaska, agreed to become the surrogate for a California couple late last year,
Dolly Parton’s music, memorable moments and faith
“I don’t want to be worshiped, because there’s a scripture in my Bible that talks about idol worship,” Dolly Parton said in a 2021 interview. “And I see that happening all the time with movie stars and these celebrities. People literally worship them more than they worship God. And I just — I cringe at it sometimes.”
Update: Couple suing surrogate mother who refused abortion gain temporary custody of baby
A California couple who demanded that their baby’s surrogate mother abort their child has gained custody of their son since his birth and is now criticizing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for intervening in the surrogate mother’s pregnancy.
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
Scholars ask, ‘How do Americans experience God in worship?’
In recent decades, there has been a revolution in how Protestants worship. Scholars take a closer look.
Housing allowance designations: How important are they this fall?
During this time, one of the most important administrative actions a church needs to take is designating a housing allowance for its pastors.
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Rice: Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry formed to ‘achieve greater clarity’
Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has announced the formation of a group whose goal is “to help Southern Baptists achieve greater clarity and consensus around historic Baptist convictions, grounded in Scripture, concerning the office of pastor and women serving in ministry.”
First person: The Kids Edition connecting ‘across the generations’
When the pastor asked our team to add “find the hidden objects” to The Kids Edition, I knew we had connected across the generations.
Church of fully bivocational staff goes from 60 to 900 members in just 12 years
What do you get when a pharmaceutical rep, an assistant superintendent of education, and a banker walk into a church?
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
Rice: Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry formed to ‘achieve greater clarity’
Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has announced the formation of a group whose goal is “to help Southern Baptists achieve greater clarity and consensus around historic Baptist convictions, grounded in Scripture, concerning the office of pastor and women serving in ministry.”
First person: The Kids Edition connecting ‘across the generations’
When the pastor asked our team to add “find the hidden objects” to The Kids Edition, I knew we had connected across the generations.
Church of fully bivocational staff goes from 60 to 900 members in just 12 years
What do you get when a pharmaceutical rep, an assistant superintendent of education, and a banker walk into a church?
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).