‘Helping people connect’: Matthew West emphasizes community of storytellers
Stories are in Matthew West’s DNA. It’s been 10 years since he has toured with Winter Jam and now, more than ever, he recognizes that each person on stage is also a storyteller — though with different styles and different types of storytelling.
SBC abuse reform efforts energized by latest announcement
“Given the current legal and financial challenges facing the SBC and [EC], the formation of a new independent organization is the only viable path that allows progress toward abuse reform to continue unencumbered.” —Josh Wester, ARITF chair
Southeastern Seminary to remove Hunt’s name from programs, facilities
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary announced in a letter to students on Wednesday (May 25) immediate efforts to remove Johnny Hunt’s
Pressley: Gospel ‘drive’ keeps SBC strong
As he nears the end of his second term as SBC president, and with Valentine’s Day weekend in the rearview
‘Common bond’: Louisiana pastors swap pulpits across denominational, ethnic lines
Five Louisiana Baptist pastors joined seven other ministers from various denominations and ethnicities for a one-day pulpit swap that created a sense of unity among churches …
‘Terrifying crisis’ in Nigeria sparks debate on religion
Nigeria was the first country mentioned in the introduction of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom’s annual report released on Wednesday (March 4) describing its “terrifying crisis of religious violence” and connecting it to the politics of the country.
‘He found me’: From Cambodia’s Killing Fields to new life in Christ
“I was almost killed so many times,” Manith Sanchez said. “Anything could have happened to me, but for some reason God prepared my way.”
Beach Reach students seeking ‘something far more lasting’ than parties, fleeting fun
While many college students head to the beach for spring break in search of parties and fleeting fun, others are pursuing something far more lasting.