SBC leader Morris Chapman dies at 84
Morris H. Chapman, former pastor, former Southern Baptist Convention president and former SBC Executive Committee president died Monday, Oct. 20, at age 84.
Messengers approve budget, vote to extend Alaska partnership
Alabama Baptists voted to extend their partnership with Alaska Baptists “indefinitely with periodic reviews assessing the effectiveness of the collaboration.”
Chinese authorities crack down on baptism at remote beach
The day before Easter, authorities confronted a pastor and others after six new believers were baptized at a remote beach
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for June 19
INDWELT BY THE SPIRIT Romans 8:9–17 One of the more challenging and humbling feelings a person can experience is loneliness.
Mohler addresses recent health-related ‘episodes’
“I will tell you they are embarrassing when they happen, and they are very unpleasant when they happen,” Albert Mohler shared Monday evening (June 1) in a social media post about reoccurring “episodes” that have impacted his public speaking.
Bethel removes 4 ministry leaders for unbiblical behavior
Bethel Church will no longer platform Todd Bentley, Mike Bickle , Shawn Bolz or Bob Hartley, according to an update posted on the church’s website May 28.
Indian pastor’s story spotlights challenges facing Christian leaders
Pastor Josemon Pathrose spent nearly all of February in jail and finally got his confiscated vehicle back after four months. The harassment and criminal charges he’s endured at the hands of Hindu extremists are not uncommon in India.
‘Filled with gratitude’: ARITF members speak after messengers approve recommendations
Josh Wester, chair of SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force, expresses gratitude for messengers’ approval of recommendations. “I am hopeful … Southern Baptists will continue to write a new and better story when it comes to abuse.”