Mental health awareness: How to minister with compassion
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and offer support to those who struggle with mental health issues.
Ouachita Baptist University trustees stand behind president amid faculty’s vote of no confidence
The faculty of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, has issued a vote of no confidence in President Ben Sells.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 2
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 2, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Pressley urges SBC messengers to ‘hold fast’ to their conviction, cooperation
Recalling his early years playing football, Clint Pressley recalled how there were some players he was friends with and some
Court ruling allows Oregon mom to resume adoption process
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled July 24 that an Oregon mother may move forward with adopting foster children without violating her religious beliefs while her lawsuit continues.
IMB, WMU offering interactive Lottie Moon Experience at SBC
Many Southern Baptist missionaries are unaware of the convention’s missions’ heritage. At this year’s SBC annual meeting, IMB and WMU are offering an interactive Lottie Moon experience so missionaries can learn more of their history.
Report: Pastors and the state of discipleship
In general, pastors have a vague satisfaction with the discipleship happening at their churches but no real way of determining if that is valid, Lifeway Research reported.
83 new IMB missionaries celebrated during SBC annual meeting
Eighty-three missionaries, plus two previously appointed who participated with spouses, were recognized at the IMB’s Sending Celebration to end the June 11 morning session of the meeting.