AI-generated deepfakes, Billy Graham and creating confusion — and opportunity?
A prominent pastor and author warns that AI-generated deepfakes of Christian figures like Billy Graham are stirring up confusion related to what’s real and what’s not. Could this be an opportunity for the Church?
Alaska’s Covington rescinds resignation, affirmed to continue
Randy Covington will continue as exec dir of Alaska Baptists until his originally planned retirement date of Sept. 30, 2025 — despite what was announced in March following a disagreement over the extent of autonomy a church should have.
‘Willing to serve’: Volunteers spend holidays building new picnic tables for camp
With summer only a few months away, the staff at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center is gearing up for various construction projects around the campgrounds. In moving picnic tables out of the way, Roddy Reed, manager of Garaywa, noticed many were in need of repair or replacement.
International students across Arkansas reached with weekend getaway
The weekend getaway gives international students an opportunity to meet Americans who are “not their professor or school administrator, and have conversations in a non-threatening way.”
‘Focused on helping people’: Georgia church opens counseling center to serve community
People seeking counseling in Cobb and Paulding counties now have an option that provides Biblically-based help for those dealing with trauma and crises. Burnt Hickory Baptist Church recently officially opened its new counseling center.
First person: Two biblical lessons on time
“As 2025 begins to unfold, two biblical lessons regarding time emerge that will help us navigate whatever is ahead,” writes pastor Adam Dooley.
Worship pastor dies by suicide after sexual abuse arrest; church releases statement
Last week, former Kentucky pastor David Rodgers, 40, killed himself after being arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges, including possession of abuse materials exploiting a minor under 12.
‘Miss Lois’ traces her family’s Christian faith back to Baptist missionaries serving in China
Lois Lin’s rich missions heritage can be traced back more than a century to a Southern Baptist missionary serving in