Former NC BCH board chair’s wife pleads guilty to threats; animal cruelty charges dismissed
The wife of the former chairman of the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s board of trustees pleaded guilty to communicating threats to a neighbor, while multiple animal cruelty charges against the couple were dismissed.
Q&A with Jared Moore, candidate for SBC president
The Baptist Paper reached out to each of the six individuals who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, June 11–12.
Children’s ministry investment leads to baptism surge for IL church
Illinois pastor David Wright of Joppa Missionary Baptist Church reflects on his journey, initially questioning his effectiveness before a surge of baptisms renewed his faith.
Study: Is SBC’s CP the best way to support spread of gospel worldwide?
A survey of Southern Baptist congregations conducted by Lifeway Research found 2 in 3 congregations believe CP is the most effective and efficient way to support the spread of the gospel worldwide (66%).
Howard Payne University wins appeal, receives DOE clarification
Howard Payne University won a successful appeal from the Department of Education’s review committee, clarifying ownership and scoring a victory for the Baptist General Convention of Texas and related or affiliated educational institutions.
Opinion: Responding to this year’s presidential election
“So much hope was pinned on the 2024 election. Among other hopes, so many saw the outcome as decisive for the future of our democracy. Maybe it was or will be, but such hope is too easily misplaced in politicians and policies.”
WMU Foundation honors Cindy Walker with Rosalie Hunt Devoted Patron Award
The WMU Foundation recently honored Cindy Walker with the esteemed Rosalie Hunt Devoted Patron Award at the Louisiana WMU State meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Trump pardons pro-life activists day before March for Life
Amid a flurry of executive orders and pardons this week, President Trump issued pardons for pro-life activists on Thursday (Jan. 23). The news broke one day before the 52nd annual March for Life in Washington D.C.