T.D. Jakes announces leadership transition, ‘an expansion’
April 29, 2025
T.D. Jakes, 67, made the announcement months after suffering a massive heart attack while preaching.
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Former Louisiana, Texas WMU director Nelda Seal dies
April 28, 2025
In 1986, Nelda Seal became executive director of Louisiana WMU and served in that role until 1995. She returned as interim director from 1998 to 2001, then took on the same role for Texas WMU in 2008.
Pope Francis’ funeral: Next steps for Catholic Church?
April 28, 2025
World leaders and thousands of Catholic faithful gathered April 26 to mourn Pope Francis, whose funeral was held in St. Peter’s Square.
179-year-old Christian university ‘cautiously optimistic’ on keeping doors open
April 25, 2025
Trustee Chair Randall Richardson called the development “cautiously optimistic,” emphasizing it’s only a possibility for now. The board is expected to reconvene by April 29.
Mississippi News April 24, 2025
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Mississippi News April 24, 2025 Staff changes Laverne Summerlin is the new pastor of North McComb Baptist Church, Pike Baptist Association. Shawn Johnson is the
‘Choose your character’: IMB jumps in on popular action-figure trend
April 22, 2025
The International Mission Board joined in on a popular social media trend this week with a Facebook post featuring a variety of action figures that
Supreme Court: Parents’ rights, LGBTQ-themed books in schools draw spotlight
April 22, 2025
Specific books at issue include “Prince and Knight” and “Born Ready.” They explore themes of same-sex relationships and gender identity.
Rescued missionary releases statement, gives thanks to God ‘for delivering me’
April 21, 2025
Rescued missionary Josh Sullivan, 45, expressed appreciation to “God for delivering me from what was undoubtedly the worst experience of our life.”
Pope Francis dies at 88 after ongoing battle with poor health
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis died Monday at age 88, the Vatican announced. He passed away Monday morning (April 21) at his longtime residence at the Vatican, after battling double pneumonia and kidney failure following a 38-day hospitalization.
Report highlights openness to faith among Americans who reject God
April 21, 2025
“What if I told you that tens of millions of Americans who currently reject God are actually open to believing in Him — under the right conditions?” George Barna writes.
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