NC messengers vote to split CP 50/50 in 2024 budget
In a historic vote, messengers to the Baptist State Convention of NC’s annual meeting approved a 2024 budget on Nov. 7 that calls for Cooperative Program receipts to be divided equally between the state and national SBC ministry causes.
Violence in Nigeria: 65 Christians slain, 145-plus abducted
Terrorists and extremists in Nigeria continue their onslaught against Christians, recently killing at least 65 people and abducting more than
Assessing pros and cons of AI in ministry
First, let’s clarify what artificial intelligence is and isn’t. Most people think of science fiction-level AI when discussing this topic. However, we are not close to a scenario like Skynet taking over the world.
Illinois ‘Buckets of Blessing’ support children, migrants
A steady stream of red, orange, yellow, green, purple, and blue buckets recently flowed into the lobby at Cornerstone Church during the Illinois Baptist State Association Pastors Conference and Annual Meeting.
Mississippi abortion clinic ends lawsuit, closes doors for good
The last abortion clinic in Mississippi has packed up and is moving on after being shuttered by a trigger law
Williams Baptist University opening meat processing facility
The facility processes cattle, hogs and other livestock, and it is staffed in large part by WBU students who are working their way to an education through Williams Works Initiative.
Disaster Relief efforts continue following weekend tornadoes
With Christmas just around the corner, many local residents are dealing with the aftermath of a series of tornadoes that swept through West and Middle Tennessee on Dec. 9.
Wildfire destroys much of Missouri town, damages Baptist church
A raging wildfire on Saturday (Oct. 22) swept into Wooldridge, Missouri, destroying homes, buildings and severely damaging the Wooldridge Baptist