
IMB trustees approve 72 missionaries, celebrate financial outlook
International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 72 full-time, fully funded missionaries during their Sept. 27-28 meeting near Richmond, Virginia.

‘God’s design for sexuality’ best learned in church, not TikTok, couple teach
The Moores led a Wednesday evening session on “God’s design for sexuality” — and Satan’s “war on sex” in his hatred of God — at First Baptist Church Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where Nick is the lead pastor.

Biblical Recorder to retain management agreement with NC’s state convention
Biblical Recorder editor Chad Austin announced Tuesday (Jan. 2) that the North Carolina’s Baptist news source will continue its management agreement with the state convention.

11 questions for Christians to ask themselves about their witness
We are eight months from the U.S. presidential election and some Christians are already torching their gospel witness. Here are 11 questions Christians should ask themselves.

New Pew study takes closer look at America’s ‘nones’
“Just like there’s many differences among religious people, turns out there are many differences among non-religious people, too,” said John Green, professor emeritus of political science at The University of Akron.

‘Huge heart and sincerity’: Beloved Christian singer Mandisa dies at 47
Mandisa, Grammy award-winning Christian music artist, passed away at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday (Apr. 18). She was 47, according to a news release by K-Love radio network. The cause of her death is not yet available.

Intentional church planting: TN church launches effort to start 5 ethnic churches
Beginning this year, First Baptist Church Shelbyville, Tennessee, is launching an effort to start five ethnic churches in Bedford County over the next 15 years.

New Mexico wildfires: Baptists respond to ‘rapidly developing’ situation
As wildfires rage in south-central New Mexico near the village of Ruidoso, Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers remain on standby as the crisis unfolds.