Liberty University paying Jerry Falwell Jr. $15 million settlement
Of the total, $5.5 million resolves litigation between Falwell and the university, while the remaining $9.7 million is tied to his retirement package …
‘High-five Fridays’ among efforts to build relationships with inner-city school
For the past six years, Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has built a powerful connection with Hobgood Elementary, an inner-city school facing numerous low-income challenges.
‘Think like a missionary’: Ohio church planter leverages business for ministry opportunities
Growing up, Austin Mathis didn’t know many pastors who held jobs outside their pastoral roles. So, naturally, when he felt God’s call to plant a church in 2014, Austin didn’t picture himself pastoring while also starting a business and …
Ukrainian Baptists, faith leaders issue appeal to pray for Ukraine
Ukrainian Baptists are joining with other religious groups in asking people of faith globally to pray for Ukraine on Aug. 24.
Pay attention to God’s ‘warning lights,’ Orr urges in opening session of 2024 SBC Pastors Conference
Bartholomew Orr opened the first session of the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Conference in Indianapolis on June 9.
Texas/Ukrainian Baptist churches launch partnership
Leaders from the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Ukrainian Baptist Union signed an agreement Nov. 18 establishing church-to-church partnerships between Texas and Ukrainian Baptist churches.
Longtime TN Baptist Collegiate Ministry leader Bill Choate dies at 67
William “Bill” Choate, a longtime leader of Baptist Collegiate Ministry in Tennessee whose influence shaped generations of college students, died
‘Helping people connect’: Matthew West emphasizes community of storytellers
Stories are in Matthew West’s DNA. It’s been 10 years since he has toured with Winter Jam and now, more than ever, he recognizes that each person on stage is also a storyteller — though with different styles and different types of storytelling.