Rice: Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry formed to ‘achieve greater clarity’
Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has announced the formation of a group whose goal is “to help Southern Baptists achieve greater clarity and consensus around historic Baptist convictions, grounded in Scripture, concerning the office of pastor and women serving in ministry.”
Launching a new congregation, part 2 — the deacons say, ‘No’
Brian was disappointed, but not surprised. “It was not totally unexpected,” he told Trip. “When I was pastor of another congregation where we talked about launching a new congregation, we got the same first response.”
Dolly Parton’s music, memorable moments and faith
“I don’t want to be worshiped, because there’s a scripture in my Bible that talks about idol worship,” Dolly Parton said in a 2021 interview. “And I see that happening all the time with movie stars and these celebrities. People literally worship them more than they worship God. And I just — I cringe at it sometimes.”
Change, transitions nothing new to SBC workers. Here’s why they stay.
When it comes to helping a new president acclimate to their position, this isn’t Joe Walker’s first rodeo.
Sounding alarm: Social media trend pushes children to ‘disown’ parents
A social media-fueled trend continues to encourage young adults to “disown” or permanently sever ties with their own parents.
‘Someone is bound to get saved’: Burning Man reminder of hope amid chaos
In late August, about 80,000 people known as “Burners” will load up their vehicles with whatever they can cram into their ride and head toward “the middle of nowhere” in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
Training school equips pastors without traditional seminary route
Armed with a vision to help meet the need for pulpit supply in Mississippi and surrounding states, the Pastor Training School of Mississippi was developed under the leadership of a group of like-minded men to assist others serving in pastoral ministry.