California ready to become abortion ‘sanctuary’
If the U.S. Supreme Court grants states the authority to restrict abortion access, officials in California say they are ready
Appellate court hears case on religious hiring rights at Liberty University
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday (March 17) in a case over whether Liberty University can require employees to follow its doctrinal beliefs on gender and sexuality.
Revive Summit highlights possibilities for replanting, revitalizing
“In the last three years, the shift has been staggering: 435,000 lost in 2020; 410,000 in 2021; and then 484,000 in 2022. In total, the [Southern Baptist Convention] has lost more than 1.3 million people in just three years.”
CSBC executive director Bill Agee to retire
California Southern Baptist Convention Executive Director Bill Agee will begin a transition to retirement on Feb. 1 and conclude by
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for October 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 15, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Willy Rice to be nominated for SBC president; Litton will not seek second term
Florida pastor Willy Rice announced Wednesday (March 2) that he plans to accept a nomination for president of the Southern
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 17, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Cambodia missions trip teaches seminarians to ‘trust God and lean on Him’
“Missionaries don’t move to third world countries just for fun,” a student from Southwestern Seminary noted. “They stay because they trust that God’s plan is the best for their life and others’ lives.”