
Conversations on enhanced financial transparency for SBC entities continue
The SBC Executive Committee board of trustees declined to recommend action stated in two motions referred from the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting, which would have required more detailed financial reporting by national-level, CP-funded entities.

Minnesota Baptist leaders denounce disruption of worship service
“We are united in the conviction that the gospel of Jesus transcends political agendas. … While we recognize the tensions surrounding federal enforcement, the local church is a place for spiritual transformation and biblical teaching, not a platform for political theater or coerced denouncements,” said Trey Turner, who leads the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention.

Study shows Americans believe religious liberty is declining, Christians not tolerated
While most Americans say religious liberty is on the decline in the country, even more believe Christians are increasingly confronted

First Person: Learning from my mistakes
Every pastor and church leader can sympathize with the first line of a Queen song which says, “And bad mistakes,

Goat farming opens doors for ministry among North African people group
Goat farming might not spring to mind when you think of the role of missionaries, but Herald and Sarah Singer

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for November 27
Hope Found Micah 7:1–10, 18–20 Micah’s exact audience is unclear, as the referents seem to move between Israel or Judah,

Former NFL player named head coach for North Greenville
NGU athletic director Will Lowrey announced at a press conference (Jan. 14) that former New York Jet and Miami Dolphin Nate Garner has been hired as the new head coach. Lowrey replaces Jeff Farrington.

Women of faith united: Ministry wives encouraged at retreat
Chris Reynolds, the GBMB’s lead strategist for Pastor Wellness, said, “It was inspiring to witness a multigenerational gathering of women share stories of faith and encouragement.”