
SBC Executive Committee gives go-ahead for investigation but delays decision on waiver of attorney-client privilege for continued negotiations
Alabama trustee Melissa Golden, first-time member of the SBC Executive Committee, brought the three hours of debate on top of

‘New Scorecard’ to measure small group success
Ken Braddy loves golf, but he has often been disappointed in his scorecard. But by watching the Golf Channel and

China ends international adoption program
The Chinese government officially ended its international adoption program, as announced by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Sept. 5, leaving hundreds of U.S. families devastated.

BWA president urges Baptists to take discipleship more seriously: ‘It is a big challenge’
Warning of a rise in “extreme secularism” around the world, the president of the Baptist World Alliance encouraged Baptists to

Study: Pastors more hesitant to share political preferences
Like other Americans, pastors are deciding who they’ll vote for in the November election. Compared to previous elections, however, they’re much more hesitant to share their preference.

SBU receives $1.1 million gift to help establish center for pastoral training, health
Southwest Baptist University has announced that it has received a $1.1 million endowed estate, with a portion of the gift

EC Legal Strategies Committee gives preliminary report
Legal Strategies Committee chair Josh Hetzler of Virginia assured EC members they are working “expeditiously” and understand the “urgency” of the matter.

Persecution, corruption examined in 14 countries
Nations identified as some of the worst persecutors of Christians also have some of the most corrupt governments, a new study by International Christian Concern asserts.