‘God’s eternal mission matters most,’ Iorg says in first official report as EC president and CEO
In his first official report to Southern Baptist messengers as the EC president and CEO, Jeff Iorg not only outlined his vision but also shared how he plans to go about it.
First person: The impact of true friendships
“I love the reminder in Ecclesiastes 4 that ‘Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up … ,'” writes Rhonda Rhea on friendship.
New state law could force churches, pregnancy centers to hire abortion advocates
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 4867 (HB 4867), which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act to “prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decisions,” according to a media release from his office.
SBC abuse reform efforts energized by latest announcement
“Given the current legal and financial challenges facing the SBC and [EC], the formation of a new independent organization is the only viable path that allows progress toward abuse reform to continue unencumbered.” —Josh Wester, ARITF chair
2024 Week of Prayer and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering resources now available
The International Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union invite all Southern Baptists to participate in the 2024 Week of Prayer and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Resources are now available at lottiemoon.com.
SBC 2023: June 13 Morning Recap
The 15 motions introduced within the first hour of the opening gavel of the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New
First person: Amazing things happen when volunteers respond to call
“The need is great and diverse when people face a traumatic, life-changing event. Our gracious God provides in miraculous ways.”
The inner-city church and the country church: Partnership impacts two communities
The Garden Church in West Baltimore and Covenant Church in Shepherdstown, West Virginia don’t have a lot in common —