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).
Amid times of worship, learning and fellowship, messengers to the 2025 annual meeting of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) also conducted some business on Nov. 11.
Churches must not forget their communities, urged Cindy Wiles as she spoke during the Tuesday morning (Nov. 11) session of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) annual meeting.
“This is not a time for Southern Baptists to get mad. It is not a time to look for a person or persons to blame. Southern Baptist leaders need to know that we can handle disappointing news and face challenges with resolve, not rage. This is a time for Southern Baptists to buckle up and get ready for some tough news, some hard choices, and the necessity of working up hill for years,” said Chuck Kelley.
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Baptist Paper staff members continue their review of the audio files from the 2009–2010 meetings of the Great Commission Resurgence Task
When a new child enters your world — whether it’s a newly adopted son or daughter, a foster child or a new student in your church preschool — they often come broken from trauma. Here are some tips to help you meet them where they are.
UPDATE: On Tuesday (Sept. 23), the SBC Executive Committee approved a referral from the June annual meeting involving the appointment of an EC task force
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