Mark Dance named next executive director of Arkansas Baptist State Convention
August 21, 2025
Mark Dance has been selected as the next executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
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Faith, family & sports: Bo Nix encourages student athletes at Night of Champions
July 29, 2025
First Baptist Church in Bentonville welcomed more than 1,300 student athletes and coaches on July 16 for their Night of Champions, where attendees had the opportunity to hear words from Denver Broncos’ Quarterback Bo Nix.
Ouachita Baptist University trustees stand behind president amid faculty’s vote of no confidence
May 5, 2025
The faculty of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, has issued a vote of no confidence in President Ben Sells. This is reportedly the first
Religious freedom protections enacted for adoption, foster care
April 15, 2025
Both laws, said ADF Senior Counsel Greg Chafuen, prioritize children over politics and protect faith-based families from discrimination.
Arkansas exec Rex Horne to transition out of role
April 4, 2025
Rex Horne is beginning the process of transitioning out of the role of Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) executive director, he announced this week.
Deadly storms hit in several states, ‘historic’ life-threatening flooding expected
April 4, 2025
At least seven people are dead after tornados ripped through parts of the South and Midwest this week (April 2–4), and more life-threatening severe weather is expected through the weekend.
Churches kick off spring outreach with John 3:16 evangelism
March 24, 2025
“It was our prayer that 3:16 on March 16 would launch a culture of evangelism in our churches that would continue through the Spring Outreach Strategy. I believe we are seeing this prayer answered.”
Deadly weekend storms sweep across US; Baptist response underway
March 17, 2025
Baptist Disaster Relief efforts in several states are underway today (March 17) following a weekend of devastating storms that hit communities across the country. More
Living on mission, ministering through Royal Ambassadors
February 25, 2025
It was at Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro that Hutchison got his first taste of Royal Ambassadors (RA).
Ouachita students publish cancer research in national journal
February 19, 2025
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