
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.

Puppets open doors to ministry for Missouri associate pastor
Smiles turned to laughter as Doug Mickan, associate pastor of worship and music at Faith Baptist Church in Festus, introduced his friends.

Messengers prepared with variety of motions to address SBC-related accountability concerns
The 15 motions introduced within the first hour of the opening gavel of the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New

New Great Commission report shows gaps, opportunities
What is the foundation of trust? What is fair and just? What does it mean to be human?

‘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 … .”

Foshie elected to lead Illinois Baptist State Association
Scott Foshie’s tenure as IBSA executive director officially begins April 1. But as of Jan. 1, he has a plan for his first 100 days. “In my apprenticeship season with Nate (Adams), which I am grateful for, I am also going to be in a deep listening season.”

Ukraine’s bill banning Russian-linked faith groups risks US aid
On Aug. 20, the Ukrainian Parliament passed long-threatened legislation meant to ban the country’s Moscow-linked Orthodox Church and any faith groups supporting Russia’s invasion.

Frank Cox adds his name to nomination list for SBC president; election set for this afternoon
Messengers will have four options to consider for president of the Southern Baptist Convention this afternoon (June 14) with a