USCIRF report identifies 95 countries with blasphemy laws
“Blasphemy laws are inconsistent with international human right law,” the report states.
Church planters attend assessment retreat, ‘affirm their call’
Church planting candidates recently gathered at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas, to confirm their calling and become better equipped as they embark on their potential church planting journey.
2 women killed at Lexington church, officer injured at Blue Grass Airport
“Today, violence invaded the Lord’s House,” said Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman. “The attack on law enforcement and people of faith in Lexington shocked the entire commonwealth. This is another reminder of the grave danger we ask law enforcement to face every single day. We go to houses of worship to gather in fellowship, unite in faith and reach toward our Creator. In light of this tragedy, we turn to God with our prayers for the injured trooper and the victims’ families.”
How associations should lead by ‘discerning next’
Baptist associations should commit to “discern next” in 2025 to achieve the lead role within Baptist life and fulfill the Great Commission.
Ouachita football team striving toward off the field goal
This holiday season, the Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) football team is fundraising to help provide gifts and essentials for foster families and expectant mothers.
Abandoned school in NC takes on new purpose for community
“I always thought, ‘Wow, what a great opportunity,’” said Richard Brunson, North Carolina’s Baptists on Mission executive director. “But I don’t think anybody could have envisioned what it’s become.”
Tennessee Baptists to kick off Celebration Tour for 150 years
Propelled by a combination of energy, nostalgia and gratitude, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is kicking off the “2024 Celebration Tour” — commemorating and saluting the 150th anniversary of the Tennessee Baptist Convention.
‘The Firing Squad’: A movie about 3 death row inmates who accept Christ releases Aug. 2
Based on the real executions of drug traffickers in Indonesia in 2015, “The Firing Squad” is set to release on Aug. 2.