
Longtime NC pastor, ministry leader Marcus Redding dies
Marcus Redding, a longtime pastor and ministry leader in North Carolina, died May 30 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. During the past seven years, Redding has served as the NAMB’s director of supporting churches. He was 58.

Women loving God with their minds at Society for Women in Scholarship Reception
Women representing three SBC seminaries gathered for the Society for Women in Scholarship Reception in Indianapolis before the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting.

Christian back under investigation after praying silently in public
West Midlands authorities have confirmed an active investigation into Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, who reportedly has been engaging in silent prayer on a public street near an abortion facility in Birmingham, England.

First person: How to thrive amid the challenges of fatherhood
Pastor Adam Dooley explores the challenges and blessings of fatherhood. He also shares a few tips on how to navigate the tough times.

Possibility of countersuit discussed by SBC EC members
EC President Jeff Iorg cited 1 Corinthians 6’s warnings against lawsuits among believers.

First person: Reflecting on the Great Commission Resurgence Evaluation Task Force
Associational missionary Robin Foster reflects on his work with the Great Commission Resurgence Evaluation Task Force.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 21
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 21, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Baptist college’s lawsuit secures ‘necessary victory, not a complete one’
Hannibal-LaGrange University announced Feb. 6 the resolution of its federal lawsuit against the Department of Education.