Spring outreach strategy displays renewed focus for AR churches
On Baptism Sunday (April 7) First Baptist Church DeWitt, Arkansas, baptized five believers of Christ. Two more baptisms were scheduled for the next Sunday. “The Lord is working in our church a lot right now,” pastor Jimmy Albrecht said.
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%).
National Day of Prayer set for Thursday
National and state Southern Baptist leaders are calling for believers to pray, individually or corporately, on that day.
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.
Understanding, patience key when ministering to those with dementia
A May 2 webinar urged sensitivity and compassion in ministering to people with dementia and their caregivers.
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.”
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.
Ad targeting Christians in Pakistan sparks criticism
Many Pakistani Christians are pushing back after a discriminatory ad for positions as sanitary workers targeted Christians, implying that the Muslim majority was above such occupations. The ad also violates the country’s constitution.