Asian American church leaders call for SBC EC to consider ‘alternate solutions’ to layoffs
A group of Asian American church leaders are expressing their “profound concern, dismay and disappointment” following staff cuts by the
LCU president announces retirement, shares opportunities ahead
Rick Brewer, president of Louisiana Christian University, has announced his retirement after nine years of leadership.
Baptist partners in Japan ready to respond to earthquake damage
Coy Webb, crisis response director of Southern Baptist’s Send Relief stated, “We have partners on the ground assessing the situation in Japan. At this time Send Relief is not responding as our assistance has not been deemed needed.”
Imagine a new beginning for your Baptist association
It is important for an association to take a deep dive and imagine a new vision for their missions field. The idea of a year of jubilee would mean that you engage in this way every 50 years. I urge associations to do this more often.
Candidate for SBC Exec Comm president withdraws name
Search team chair Neal Hughes announced the latest development Tuesday (Jan. 23) to EC members. The news of a potential candidate was announced Jan. 8 and was expected to be voted on at the EC’s upcoming meeting in Nashville (Feb. 19–20).
5 ‘places of decision’ where churches must communicate better
In our noisy world where there are lots of choices to make, with many places of decision, the church needs to be clear about options and very specific with direction.
Prayers urged for Israel after Iran launches attack
More prayers for Israel are being urged following Iran’s attack on the country Saturday (April 13).
UPATED: Greenway suit against SWBTS resolved without payment
Former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Adam W. Greenway dropped his defamation lawsuit against his former employer without any financial settlement.