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First person: Be the reason someone’s thankful this Thanksgiving

November 28, 2024

Have you ever thought about what makes someone truly likeable? Here’s a little truth bomb: it’s not their looks, talent, or even their charm.

Georgia association launches foundation to strengthen churches

November 27, 2024

This is the second foundation established by the Chattahoochee Baptist Association. In 2007, a New Work Foundation was established. To date, $700,000 has been granted to help establish 23 new church plants in the association.

First person: 10 privileges we get to do this Thanksgiving weekend

November 27, 2024

“I’m mindful as we approach this Thanksgiving weekend of so many things that most of us are privileged to do – even while some of our brothers and sisters around the world don’t get to do them,” writes Chuck Lawless.

Baptist association turns heat up on outreach for Helene victims in NC

November 27, 2024

Several hundred people in North Carolina, who continue to deal with the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene, will be warmer this Thanksgiving weekend due to the generosity of a small Baptist association in Texas.

‘At the Cross’ events across Mississippi highlight prayers for revival

November 27, 2024

Around 2,000 people recently gathered at 30 locations across Mississippi for “At the Cross,” a statewide prayer event led by Rick Blythe of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board.

Ouachita football coach wins regional coach of year award

November 26, 2024

For the fifth time in the last 10 seasons, Ouachita Baptist University Head Football Coach Todd Knight has been selected as the American Football Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year.

Carson-Newman presents Sparks Award to Steve Gaines

November 26, 2024

Carson-Newman University presented the 2024 Ken Sparks Award to Steve Gaines. The Nov. 12 presentation came during C-N’s Alumni and Friends Dinner held at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention in Murfreesboro.

Shane Pruitt named student ministry instructor at SWBTS

November 26, 2024

Southern Baptist student ministry leader Shane Pruitt has been named student ministry instructor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the Jack D. Terry School of Educational Ministries, the seminary announced Nov. 25.