
‘Critical decisions’: SBC and the lack of funds for legal bills
While the SBC collects hundreds of millions in donations each year, very little is spent on overhead or oversight. Now, a series of lawsuits by pastors accused of abuse has left the denomination unable to pay its legal bills.

Health care professionals protected if decline to do transgender procedures
A federal court ruling out of Texas in early August says it is unlawful for health care professionals to be

Louisiana church offers respite care for seniors with dementia and their caregivers
With more and more older adults and even some middle-aged adults receiving a diagnosis of dementia, this ministry is proving to be a welcomed service that the church is able to offer to their community.

2 Texas universities approved as member partners of Baptist World Alliance
Two universities affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas became the first educational institutions accepted as member partners of

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for October 10
SURE OF SALVATION 1 John 5:1–5, 11–13, 18–21 I can know I am born of God because Jesus is the

Blume returns to North Carolina’s Biblical Recorder as interim editor
Allan Blume has been named interim editor of North Carolina’s Biblical Recorder. Blume previously served as executive editor and president

Jail ministry in Louisiana rescuing trafficked women, rebuilding lives
Lindsey Crawford had not realized how prevalent sex trafficking was in her community until she met a young mother who

Street evangelism tool offers conversational opportunities
Chris Joslin, a member of First Baptist Church in Owensboro, has found a unique approach to street evangelism through a tool called the Prayer Stand—a pop-up tent that facilitates conversations and offers prayer in public spaces.