SBC Exec Comm trustees handle variety of business items
Proposed $190 million CP allocation budget for the upcoming 2024–25 fiscal year is down $5 million from the current 2023–24 budget year. EC trustees also approve Credentials Committee’s recommendation to disaffiliate 4 churches.
China ends international adoption program
The Chinese government officially ended its international adoption program, as announced by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Sept. 5, leaving hundreds of U.S. families devastated.
BWA president urges Baptists to take discipleship more seriously: ‘It is a big challenge’
Warning of a rise in “extreme secularism” around the world, the president of the Baptist World Alliance encouraged Baptists to
Celebrating 100 years of Cooperative Program ‘moments,’ opportunity for ‘sacred effort’
“One moment is not going to change the entire trajectory of what we do, but it can remind us of some very important things. The beauty of Baptist life and cooperation is that everybody is autonomous … we work together because we want to.”
Study: Pastors more hesitant to share political preferences
Like other Americans, pastors are deciding who they’ll vote for in the November election. Compared to previous elections, however, they’re much more hesitant to share their preference.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for September 29, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Why not?: North Carolina family shares hope, help through foster care
Foster parents Casey and Amber Norkett are constantly asked the question: Why? Already blessed with four biological children, ages 5–13,
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 13
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for October 13, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.