Court ruling allows Oregon mom to resume adoption process
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled July 24 that an Oregon mother may move forward with adopting foster children without violating her religious beliefs while her lawsuit continues.
BCNY exec director Terry Robertson announces retirement plans
Terry Robertson, executive director/treasurer of the Baptist Convention of New York, announced his retirement June 4 after 20 years of service.
Report: Pastors and the state of discipleship
In general, pastors have a vague satisfaction with the discipleship happening at their churches but no real way of determining if that is valid, Lifeway Research reported.
‘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.
Abortions are on the rise due, in part, to telehealth
Half a million abortions occurred in the U.S. in the first six months of 2025 — and it’s likely an undercount.
Study: Is public perception of Christians declining? 69% of churchgoers say yes.
A Lifeway Research study finds around 7 in 10 (69%) believe people’s perceptions of Christians in the U.S. are getting worse, while 21% disagree. Another 10% say they aren’t sure.
SBC Executive Committee chair sets Oct. 5 meeting for final decisions related to investigation
The next meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee board of trustees is set for Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 10:30
‘Unchurched Christians’: Lessons from ‘new normal’ of church attendance
The local church has lost its prominence and priority in the life of many professing Christians. According to Lifeway, 54% of evangelicals believe worshipping alone or with one’s family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church.