KY taking steps toward applications for medical marijuana business
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday (June 27).
FEMA to offer COVID-19 funeral assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced March 19 that it would begin offering COVID-19 assistance relating to funeral costs. “Families
SBC Executive Committee trustee resignations up to six since September meeting
So far six trustees of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee have resigned since the Sept. 20–21 regularly scheduled meeting
‘Why not me?’: HBCU students experience international missions
Chyler Hughes had never seen a Black missionary. At church, she learned to minister in her local community, but no one ever talked about international missions.
NOBTS names Barnes new dean of graduate studies
Cory Barnes, associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, has been named the new dean of graduate studies at NOBTS.
Sex abuse reform task force members share sneak peek to coming resource
Three members of the SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force spent a little over an hour sharing with about 50
‘No shame, no names’: Kentucky opens 39th Safe Haven Baby Box
“It’s a good day to be in Richmond,” Monica Kelsey told a crowd who gathered to bless a newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box on Tuesday (Aug. 13). “Today we offer women a 100% anonymous option … .”
Louisiana pastor headed to Alaska as next executive director
“Rickie’s thoughts about the challenges of cooperative ministry in the 21st century, and particularly in Alaska, were insightful. … He will guide us as we work to take the gospel of Jesus to every Alaskan.” —Bruce Rowell, president of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network