Crowther announces he will not be nominated for SBC 1st vice president
David Crowther, lead pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Wichita, Kansas, announced Wednesday (May 22) he was withdrawing his intentions to be nominated for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention …
Study: Many churches use background checks. What about abuse training?
While a majority of Southern Baptist congregations use background checks, just over a third are trained in reporting sexual abuse, and even fewer have training on how to deal with sexual abuse survivors.
Displaced Baptists in Mexico allowed to return home
More than 30 Baptist families who were forced from their homes in Mexico’s Hidalgo State in April have been allowed to return home, a human rights organization focused on international freedom of religion reported.
Renewed interest for young men, fathers reflected at RA Congress
“More churches are wanting to get back to emphasizing missions education and RAs is a great way to do that for young men who will carry on that passion for missions into their teenage and adult years.”
BGAV messengers hear business, task force report on women in ministry in 2nd session
Messengers to the Baptist General Association of Virginia kicked off their Tuesday morning session (Nov. 12), which included a proposed budget increase and an update from the task force on women in ministry.
Texas prison ministry engages the incarcerated population
Covenant Fellowship in Huntsville seeks to engage ex-offenders in ministry to the incarcerated population — for the mutual benefit of both.
Ministers blend faith, career at annual retreat
Tennessee’s bivocational ministers gathered in the heart of the Smoky Mountains last month for a weekend of fellowship and renewal.
SBC 2024 preview: How to navigate this year’s annual meeting in Indy
If you’re a Southern Baptist who loves the business session of meetings, then buckle up for this year’s SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11–12.