‘Hour of need’: Ukrainian Baptists seek prayer, support
More than two years after Russia’s intensified assault on Ukraine began, Ukrainian Baptists appealed to “brothers and sisters in Christ in the United States” for prayer and support.
Despite 46% baptism surge, negative trend continues in SBC
With far fewer churches gathering in person, Southern Baptist congregations didn’t do much baptizing during the pandemic. Those numbers have increased in recent years, but the overall decline within the Convention continues.
Gateway Seminary trustees elect Adam Groza as president
In a unanimous vote on Monday (April 15), Gateway Seminary trustees elected Adam Groza as the seminary’s eighth president during their spring 2024 meeting. His term begins May 13.
Fire wipes out TN church building but not hope
As the shock of the fire is beginning to wear off, pastor Brandon Christian noted that everyone is now realizing “God had been working when we didn’t even realize it. He has opened up doors for us to grow, both spiritually and numerically.”
‘Thank you’: Gateway Seminary honors Iorg for 20 years of service
Friends, alumni, faculty, students and trustees gathered Tuesday, April 16, to honor Jeff Iorg for his tenure as president of Gateway Seminary and to commission him for service at the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention.
‘God is working’: Arkansas Baptist DR chaplains lead lost to Christ in Georgia
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) volunteers are extending the love of Christ to disaster survivors, offering help, healing and hope
Eleven killed in airstrike on Baptist church in Sudan
An airstrike on a Baptist church in Sudan less than a week before Christmas killed at least 11 people, including eight children, an organization focused on international religious freedom reported.
Astros manager honored with doctor of humane letters by University of Mobile
Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros Manager Joe Espada was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters by his alma mater, the University of Mobile, in an announcement made during commencement ceremonies May 4 at the Christian university.