U.S. braces for winter blast; Baptist DR on alert in 11 states
January 23, 2026
Baptist disaster relief teams are ready to go in 11 states — from Texas to the Carolinas.
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Pro-life supporters gather amid winter chill for 53rd March for Life
January 23, 2026
As the nation braces for a blast of snow and ice this week, thousands of pro-life supporters are expected to gather Friday (Jan. 23) on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the 53rd National March for Life.
Minnesota Baptist leaders denounce disruption of worship service
January 21, 2026
“We are united in the conviction that the gospel of Jesus transcends political agendas. … While we recognize the tensions surrounding federal enforcement, the local church is a place for spiritual transformation and biblical teaching, not a platform for political theater or coerced denouncements,” said Trey Turner, who leads the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention.
Worship and protests: Federal officials investigating protest at Minnesota church
January 19, 2026
Federal officials are investigating a disruption of worship services at the non-denominational church in St. Paul, Minnesota, Sunday, Jan. 18.
Sports gambling: NCAA athletes among those indicted in alleged conspiracy
January 16, 2026
Those accused of fixing games allegedly bribed players as much as $30,000 per game to intentionally underperform, according to reports. This allowed bettors to win big money millions from manipulated point spreads.
Will McRaney continues legal battle against NAMB
January 14, 2026
Will McRaney has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Fifth Circuit ruling that dismissed his lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board under the church autonomy doctrine.
Supreme Court weighs arguments on gender, sports
January 13, 2026
Sports and gender drew the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday (Jan. 13) as the justices heard arguments in two cases challenging state laws that limit participation on girls’ and women’s sports teams to biological females.
Bible sales continue to surge; see latest numbers in US, UK
January 12, 2026
For many Christians, it may be no surprise that Bible sales continue to surge in these confusing times — and recent reports continue to support this news.
Update on defamation case against SBC, others
January 9, 2026
Tennessee Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday (Jan. 8) while spotlighting the need for “clarity regarding the church autonomy doctrine” in connection with the Southern Baptist Convention’s abuse response process.
Maine mom fights court order to be able to take daughter to church
January 5, 2026
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is weighing whether a lower court violated parental and religious rights by barring a mom from taking her daughter to
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