SBC Executive Committee takes deeper look into McLaurin’s resignation
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee announced on Monday (Aug. 28) it is conducting an “internal review” into Willie McLaurin’s sudden departure from his role as interim president and CEO.
Free training available for churches to address sexual abuse
Many churches have begun using background checks to help prevent abuse, but fewer are trained in reporting potential abuse. Lifeway
Recap of this week’s SBC Exec Comm meeting
While the anticipated next step regarding who will lead the SBC Executive Committee in the interim period changed mid-way through the trustees’ meeting this week, trustee chair Philip Robertson plans to begin a new search right away.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 9
The Ruler Who Cares for His People Micah 5:2-5a; Matthew 2:1-6, 9-11 The coming King who would shepherd His people.
Bridging the gap: Camp Fusion cultivates culture of connection, service
In its 15th year, Camp Fusion, a Texas Baptists camp, gives Asian and African teenagers from 6th through 12th grade a chance to embrace their unique cultural experience and the truth about what God has to say about them.
Changed lives take time, ‘patience’ in historic Nevada town
“To reach people, it takes a lot of honesty, one-on-one conversations and consistency,” pastor Austin White told The Baptist Paper. He could have added “patience.”
Parents urged to monitor children’s social media as Israel crisis unfolds
As the crisis unfolds in Israel, numerous media outlets are reporting that Hamas is threatening to post disturbing videos on social media over the weekend showing hostages being executed.
India’s harshest anti-conversion law approved in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand state, India last week passed an amendment to its controversial anti-conversion law expanding punishment to life imprisonment.