
Midwestern Seminary’s Smith headed to university president’s seat
“Places like the University of Mobile shape minds, move hearts, identify gifts, cultivate friendship, strengthen communities and launch lifelong careers. But even more important (they) equip students to follow Jesus.” —Charles W. Smith Jr.

Honest assessment amid crisis provides ‘lessons in transparency’ for church
Pastor Michael Nave was candid about a crisis season that resulted in the termination of a staff member following accusations of moral failure and the month-long public examination of the church’s actions and responsibility.

5 book recommendations to enjoy this Christmas
Here are a few books recommended for you as you finalize your own list — and one bonus recommendation.

US bombs Iran nuclear sites: What’s next? How Christians can pray.
In the aftermath of the U.S. military bombing Iran nuclear sites over the weekend, many continue to speculate on what will happen next. When will Iran retaliate? What will that look like and where will all of this lead?

ERLC names Gary Hollingsworth interim president
Former state convention executive director and longtime pastor Gary Hollingsworth named interim president of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission today (Sept. 16).

College students across Pennsylvania/South Jersey converge to ‘Amplify’ gospel
Newly branded this year as “Amplify,” the retreat sought to continue delivering “same richness” of teaching, worship, fellowship and competition as in years past, noted the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey.

Legal updates regarding two SBC cases
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary remains dismissed from claims of defamation in a case involving the school and its former president,

Messengers celebrate 100 years of Baptist Faith & Message
SBC President Clint Pressley said it is “no small thing that we’ve been held together for so long by one confession,” noting that he wanted to “celebrate what has held us together what has held us together these 100 years.”