A recent conference for ministry assistants in Clinton, Mississippi, was held with an unusual – but ultimately fitting – theme: “Keep Calm – Christmas is Coming.”
Trustees on the presidential search committee have nominated Adam Groza, vice president for enrollment and student services, as the candidate to serve as Gateway Seminary’s next president.
“Iron sharpening iron is our goal,” said Jason Snellen. “That’s how we want to live.”
“Places like the University of Mobile shape minds, move hearts, identify gifts, cultivate friendship, strengthen communities and launch lifelong careers. But even more important (they) equip students to follow Jesus.” —Charles W. Smith Jr.
Featured speaker Johnny Tonika, a member of First Baptist Church Durant, Oklahoma, emphasized God’s love and the importance of understanding and accepting His love.
Josue Valerio emphasized the importance of training being contextualized to Hispanic culture. “It’s more than just speaking the language or having a translator,” he said.
“God is faithful,” pastor Marty Bennett said, adding that if Meric had fallen into the water and died, he would have been devastated, but he knows where his son would be — and he would still trust in God.
Four-legged, fluffy, bright eyed, and sporting a yellow Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief harness, Quigley could be found at Balboa Baptist Church over a recent weekend comforting volunteers and survivors.
A pastor of an Arkansas Baptist church has stepped down amid an ongoing controversy over church leadership’s handling of abuse allegations. Steven Smith, pastor of
Eddie Jones reflects on his journey as pastor of Victory Temple Baptist Church in Greenville, Mississippi, recalling his initial challenges and eventual triumphs in church planting.
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