
Hannibal-LaGrange University removed from probation
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) announced earlier this month that Hannibal-LaGrange University has been removed from probation.

Study: Evaluating church discipleship strategies
Most pastors are confident their churches are helping people grow as Christians. Just don’t ask them how they know that.

‘In blatant violation’: Russia severely violates religious freedom, report says
The Russian government continues to violate the rights of religious groups “in blatant violation of international law,” a new report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reported.

Christian actor, evangelist Kirk Cameron reignites debate on hell
Kirk Cameron recently reignited an old debate after publicly questioning the traditional doctrine of hell, which has been well known for three words: eternal, conscious torment.

Seniors experience ‘life-changing’ deer hunts
John Birkhead, age 90, was able to go on an assisted deer hunt in late November thanks to a project of Missouri Baptist Homes that links seniors with a mentor to hunt the many deer in Missouri’s woods.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for December 29, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

First person: Why Myanmar needs Baptists ‘to pay close attention to the suffering of Christians’
For generations, Baptists have affirmed religious freedom as a sacred gift from God — not a privilege granted by governments.

Lynn Loyd retires after 45 years of collegiate ministy
After 45 years of faithfully serving in college ministry throughout the state, Lynn Loyd has retired from the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC).