Gambling opponents take aim at prediction markets
Texans Against Gambling joined Stop Predatory Gambling and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider a key provision of its landmark 2018 decision in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, which struck down the federal ban on commercial sports gambling.
Alleged gunmen arrested for killing 9 Christians at funeral in Jordan
Jordanian security forces on Monday arrested three men suspected of killing nine Christians and injuring at least 28 other people during a funeral service three days earlier, the BBC and other media outlets reported.
Christians killed in mass shooting at funeral in Jordan
Suspected Islamic extremists attacked a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan Oct. 23, shooting at least seven people to death and wounding 28 others, Christian Daily International reported.
Andy Stanley to step down from leadership at North Point Church; successor nominated
Andy Stanley, founding pastor of Atlanta-area North Point Community Church, announced Sunday (Oct. 18) plans to step down from leadership roles in 2027. Meanwhile, Stanley’s successor has been nominated.
Sanctity of life issue on the ballot
With the midterm elections a little over a week away, the sanctity of life is on the ballot in four states — Missouri, Virginia, Nevada and Idaho.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Nov. 1, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Recently revised numbers on compensation for pastors, church staff released
Compared to two years ago, the average Southern Baptist pastor’s pay package and total compensation grew slightly while still trailing inflation, according to recently revised numbers from a study conducted by Baptist state conventions along with Lifeway Research and GuideStone Financial Resources.
Baptist Message managing editor facing challenges after spinal surgeries
Philip Timothy suffered a broken back after a fall in his home — and now after two spinal surgeries, doctors have advised his family that he faces paralysis.