
Southeastern celebrates growth of unique study program in Farsi language, other global efforts
About five years ago, Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, told messengers about a new initiative in Persian

Messengers prepared with variety of motions to address SBC-related accountability concerns
The 15 motions introduced within the first hour of the opening gavel of the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New

Essential elements to make a pastor’s welcome video better
A good pastor’s welcome video on your church website can introduce your church and set the tone for the entire guest experience. It’s often the first impression potential visitors get.

Pastor’s daughters, sister killed in collision in Illinois
An Illinois Baptist pastor’s sister and two teenage daughters were killed in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer near Beckemeyer

Investigation launched at Truett McConnell Univ. on alleged abuse
The plan calls for an investigation led by Richard Hyde of Phoenix Research LLC, the placement of TMU President Emir Caner on administrative leave pending the outcome, and the appointment of John Yarbrough as acting president.

Foshie elected to lead Illinois Baptist State Association
Scott Foshie’s tenure as IBSA executive director officially begins April 1. But as of Jan. 1, he has a plan for his first 100 days. “In my apprenticeship season with Nate (Adams), which I am grateful for, I am also going to be in a deep listening season.”

Hispanic student conference brings together teens across Arizona
Every year, Hispanic church youth groups across Arizona unite to rejoice in faith, truth — and Yuma’s famous monster tacos. Unity Conference was held at Iglesia Cristiana Tiera Fertil in Yuma.

Dozens of Christians kidnapped by Islamic extremists in northern Nigeria
Suspected Islamic extremists on July 25 kidnapped 36 people from a predominantly Christian village outside the city of Kaduna, in