Lynn Loyd retires after 45 years of collegiate ministy
November 13, 2025
After 45 years of faithfully serving in college ministry throughout the state, Lynn Loyd has retired from the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC).
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Virginia Baptists gather in heart of Blue Ridge Mountains to decide, learn, worship and serve
November 12, 2025
Virginia Baptists spent three days building on their long foundation of ministry during the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) annual meeting Nov. 10–12 at Highlands Fellowship Church, Abingdon.
‘Find the book, favor the book, forward the book,’ Faison implores Virginia Baptists
November 12, 2025
Wayne Faison said Jesus provides a great picture of what pressing on looks like.
Illinois Baptists honor Adams before retirement
November 12, 2025
It was a celebration of tears and laughter, as messengers at the IBSA Annual Meeting honored Executive Director Nate Adams ahead of his planned retirement. Two moments stand out.
BGAV messengers adopt budget, elect officers for 2026
November 12, 2025
Messengers to the 2025 Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) annual meeting adopted a budget and elected new officers among other items in a Nov. 12 business session.
‘The church is missions,’ BWA’s Karl Johnson reminds Virginia Baptists
November 12, 2025
Karl Johnson couldn’t help but express his appreciation for God’s timing as he stood on stage Nov. 11 during the Baptist General Association of Virginia annual meeting in Abingdon.
Saving the preborn and spreading the gospel
November 12, 2025
In the last 50 years, the pro-life movement has grown in the United States. Data shows there are 2,700 pro-life pregnancy centers across America (lozierinstitute.org).
BGAV volunteers complete tiny house for disaster survivors during 2025 annual meeting
November 11, 2025
It might be called Tiny 2, but the house completed at this year’s BGAV annual meeting has a big purpose, said Glenn Maddox, BGAV national missions director.
BGAV Learning Labs address ‘foundational’ questions church leaders are asking
November 11, 2025
Each lab included hands-on activities, real-world examples from a church or ministry, practical tools and the offer of follow-up coaching.
Families sue Camp Mystic, allege gross negligence
November 11, 2025
The suit reportedly claims Camp Mystic ignored known flood risks, housed campers in flood zones, and failed to evacuate despite state rules requiring emergency plans.
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