Liberty University paying Jerry Falwell Jr. $15 million settlement
Of the total, $5.5 million resolves litigation between Falwell and the university, while the remaining $9.7 million is tied to his retirement package …
‘High-five Fridays’ among efforts to build relationships with inner-city school
For the past six years, Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has built a powerful connection with Hobgood Elementary, an inner-city school facing numerous low-income challenges.
‘Neighbors helping neighbors’ after tornado rips through town
After a tornado ripped through Sanderson, pastor Mike Ellis said residents of the small West Texas town did what they typically do. It was neighbors helping neighbors,” said pastor Mike Ellis of First Baptist Church Sanderson, Texas.
Ukrainian Baptists, faith leaders issue appeal to pray for Ukraine
Ukrainian Baptists are joining with other religious groups in asking people of faith globally to pray for Ukraine on Aug. 24.
Law Amendment fails on second vote by SBC messengers
In a highly anticipated vote on the final day of this year’s SBC Annual Meeting, messengers narrowly defeated the proposed Law Amendment which specified that only men can serve “as any kind of pastor or elder as qualified by Scripture.”
While challenges remain, Jeff Iorg says SBC on ‘healthier trajectory’
UPDATE: On Tuesday (Sept. 23), the SBC Executive Committee approved a referral from the June annual meeting involving the appointment
Language learning a critical factor for IMB missionaries spreading gospel
When they first arrive on the mission field, Journeymen study the language full-time for several months, but they don’t wait around for ministry opportunities.
Texas/Ukrainian Baptist churches launch partnership
Leaders from the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Ukrainian Baptist Union signed an agreement Nov. 18 establishing church-to-church partnerships between Texas and Ukrainian Baptist churches.