Liberty University paying Jerry Falwell Jr. $15 million settlement
Of the total, $5.5 million resolves litigation between Falwell and the university, while the remaining $9.7 million is tied to his retirement package …
Atlanta nonprofit clinics filling gap after hospital closure
After a major hospital closure in Atlanta, nonprofit health care providers had to step up, and they have been working to provide care for many who are under-insured and low-income.
‘High-five Fridays’ among efforts to build relationships with inner-city school
For the past six years, Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has built a powerful connection with Hobgood Elementary, an inner-city school facing numerous low-income challenges.
Idaho carpenter on mission to rebuild churches across Intermountain West
Nathan Harden felt called by the Lord to move out west and start a ministry of construction — construction and repairs on churches and pastors’ homes. He is still working in that field today, and he will until he feels called to change.
Medical missionary Naylor honored with Dodd award by Union University
Union University presented longtime Baptist medical missionary Rebekah Naylor with its M.E. Dodd Denominational Service Award during a June 11 alumni dinner at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis.
Texas/Ukrainian Baptist churches launch partnership
Leaders from the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Ukrainian Baptist Union signed an agreement Nov. 18 establishing church-to-church partnerships between Texas and Ukrainian Baptist churches.
Bethesda’s Big Train celebrates 25th season in Maryland
Bethesda Community Base Ball Club still lives up to its name and original vision — baseball is being used to inspire, develop and maintain a love among players and fans, and it brings together and builds their community in the process.
Longtime TN Baptist Collegiate Ministry leader Bill Choate dies at 67
William “Bill” Choate, a longtime leader of Baptist Collegiate Ministry in Tennessee whose influence shaped generations of college students, died