Settlement reached in abuse lawsuit against Pressler, SBC
A confidential settlement has been reached with prejudice in a sexual abuse lawsuit against retired Texas Judge Paul Pressler, a key figure in the Southern Baptist Convention’s conservative resurgence.
Nations ‘on the move’: Baptists unite to serve diaspora peoples in U.S.
The International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, Send Relief and Woman’s Missionary Union are uniting to better serve churches focusing on the missionary task in every community on North American soil.
First person: The spiritual value of madness
Legends of bluebloods and dreams of Cinderella captivate our imaginations during the Big Dance like no other competition … and the spiritual lessons in the background of each hardwood matchup are even more valuable and enduring.
Charges ‘completely unfounded’: Elder of church in China sentenced to prison
The leader of a Protestant church in China’s Gyizhou Province received a five-year prison sentence July 24 for charges of fraud and inciting subversion.
Trailer with purpose: Baptist association equips churches for outreach
While churches often rely on shared resources for ministry, one Southern Baptist association in southwest Missouri found a way to turn a donated travel trailer into a block party trailer — designed to help churches reach their communities.
Language learning a critical factor for IMB missionaries spreading gospel
When they first arrive on the mission field, Journeymen study the language full-time for several months, but they don’t wait around for ministry opportunities.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 4
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 4, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Federal appeals court: Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments
While the case could eventually end up before the U.S. Supreme Court, for now a federal appeals court has ruled 9–8 that Texas can require public schools to display the Ten Commandments.