Family hopeful for release of Pakistani Christian on death row for 22 years
In a significant move, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed the country’s top Islamic body to advise on whether content that has left a Catholic on death row for 22 years was in fact blasphemous, Morning Star News reported.
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%).
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.
NC church, association pledge more than $60,000 to statewide initiative
As churches make preparations for the statewide initiative ServeNC in early August, a church and association in northeastern North Carolina have agreed to commit upwards of $60,000 to neighboring churches as a way to encourage churches …
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.
Amid cancer battle, Shaddix offers message of hope to students
Beloved faculty member Jim Shaddix took to the chapel stage for a conversation about his ongoing battle with cancer.
Pastor’s ‘Grounded’ podcast impacting lives
Scott Cates, a Georgia Baptist pastor, is touching thousands of lives from Tiger, a town that sits at the base of 2,856-foot Tiger Mountain, a prominent Blue Ridge Mountain peak in the far northeast corner of Georgia.