National Day of Prayer set for Thursday
National and state Southern Baptist leaders are calling for believers to pray, individually or corporately, on that day.
Longtime TN Baptist editor publishes collection of his columns
Lonnie Wilkey, who has been with the Baptist and Reflector since 1988 and has served as editor since 1998, has put together a collection of his columns in “Faith, Family and Life’s Lessons: Reflections of a Christian Journalist.”
Understanding, patience key when ministering to those with dementia
A May 2 webinar urged sensitivity and compassion in ministering to people with dementia and their caregivers.
Midwestern launches Institute for Preaching and Preachers
The newly launched Midwestern Institute for Preaching and Preachers advances Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s mission to train leaders for the Church by equipping and encouraging preachers of God’s Word.
Ad targeting Christians in Pakistan sparks criticism
Many Pakistani Christians are pushing back after a discriminatory ad for positions as sanitary workers targeted Christians, implying that the Muslim majority was above such occupations. The ad also violates the country’s constitution.
Pastor left rejoicing after ‘God moment’ overcomes language barrier
George Yates, interim pastor at Glasgow Baptist Church, experienced a “God moment” in mid-April when Ling Zheng, a Mandarin-speaking man known as Leo, expressed his desire to be baptized.
‘Heartbroken’: Florida Baptists urge prayer for FSU campus following deadly shooting
A shooting Thursday (April 17) on the Florida State University campus has injured an unknown number of people, with the extent of injuries unknown at this time.
TX House approves Ten Commandments display mandate
The Texas House of Representatives voted to approve a bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public-school classroom.