Dallas church makes hybrid worship the norm
October 20, 2024
As a bivocational pastor, Tedrick Woods demonstrates versatility in service. But his church’s hybrid worship model takes that versatility to a different level.
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Matt Queen pleads guilty to making false statements in DOJ investigation
October 16, 2024
Former seminary professor Matt Queen has pled guilty to making false statements to federal investigators during their investigation of sexual abuse involving the Southern Baptist Convention and its entities.
Scholars share new findings on evangelicalism, missions
October 16, 2024
Scholars from around the globe met virtually to discuss their research of evangelicalism and missions. The virtual conference on evangelicalism — held Oct. 2-4 this year — is an annual event hosted by Baylor University.
BGCT rolls out new sexual abuse help page
October 5, 2024
When the sexual abuse task force, formed in May of 2023, gave its final report at the BGCT Executive Board meeting Sept. 24, the task force chair noted resources need to be accessible on a user-friendly website…
‘God is in the middle of something here’: 70-year-old evangelist takes first pastorate
September 27, 2024
The man who gave Christian recording artist Chris Tomlin his first opportunity to lead worship at a concert has been called to pastor his first church at age 70. In fact, it’s the church both he and Tomlin grew up in, years apart.
Howard Payne University wins appeal, receives DOE clarification
September 25, 2024
Howard Payne University won a successful appeal from the Department of Education’s review committee, clarifying ownership and scoring a victory for the Baptist General Convention of Texas and related or affiliated educational institutions.
BGCT Board takes steps to create church insurance program
September 25, 2024
The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board voted to take initial steps to create a Texas Baptist insurance program to enable churches to secure affordable property and casualty, liability and similar insurance coverage.
How churches build culture of belonging for those with disabilities
September 23, 2024
Churches need to consider what it might look like for disabled people “to be embedded at that DNA, normalized cultural level of church life,” said Jason Le Shana during a recent faith and disability workshop.
Former SWBTS missions professor Earl R. Martin dies
September 20, 2024
After a 14-month battle with cancer, Earl R. Martin — who taught missiology and world religions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary — died Aug. 23
‘Go and tell’: Health care professionals hear IMB global strategies at MedAdvance
September 17, 2024
This year, MedAdvance was held in Houston, Texas, Sept. 12-14, at Houston’s First Baptist Church. More than 250 people attended the conference and connected with IMB personnel, including 42 missionaries.
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