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12/16/2024

Southern Baptists are passionate, committed and invested in the Convention’s Gospel mission, Jeff Iorg has witnessed in his first six months as president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, reinforcing his commitment to the task.

NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptists are passionate, committed and invested in the Convention’s Gospel mission, Jeff Iorg has witnessed in his first six months as president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, reinforcing his commitment to the task.

12/16/2024

Juleah Carl of Highland, Illinois, transferred to Union to pursue her major in film studies through a lens of faith. One of 221 graduates who received their degrees Dec. 14 during commencement exercises for the university’s 200th graduating class, Carl is thrilled with her choice.

JACKSON, Tenn. – Juleah Carl of Highland, Illinois, transferred to Union to pursue her major in film studies through a lens of faith. One of 221 graduates who received their degrees Dec. 14 during commencement exercises for the university’s 200th graduating class, Carl is thrilled with her choic...

12/16/2024

Chette Williams, a longtime Auburn University football chaplain, died Dec. 15 after falling into the water at Lake Martin while getting off his pontoon boat. He was 61 years old.

AUBURN, Ala. – Chette Williams, a longtime Auburn University football chaplain, died Dec. 15 after falling into the water at Lake Martin while getting off his pontoon boat. He was 61 years old.

12/16/2024

There are many people and situations Chance Haux can thank for his getting right with God. But perhaps the most unlikely may be Kool-Aid.

SHERIDAN, Wyo. (BP) – There are many people and situations Chance Haux can thank for his getting right with God. But perhaps the most unlikely may be Kool-Aid.

12/16/2024

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College celebrated the graduation of 261 students, representing a total of 13 countries at commencement ceremonies Dec. 13.

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) – Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College celebrated the graduation of 261 students, representing a total of 13 countries at commencement ceremonies Dec. 13.

12/16/2024

Isaiah's prophecies are more than a seasonal greeting embossed on holiday cards. They are, in fact, part of an ancient prophetic oracle that is, in turn, based on an even more ancient divine promise.

12/13/2024

Rookie Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief chaplain Patsy Sammann wasn’t quite sure what she was getting into when she joined veteran chaplain Lynn Kurtz to deploy to North Carolina this fall to serve survivors of Hurricane Helene.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BP) — Rookie Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief chaplain Patsy Sammann wasn’t quite sure what she was getting into when she joined veteran chaplain Lynn Kurtz to deploy to North Carolina this fall to serve survivors of Hurricane Helene.

12/13/2024

Belleview Baptist Church lost its building in a fire Dec. 9.

BELLEVIEW, Mo. – Belleview Baptist Church lost its building in a fire Dec. 9.

12/13/2024

“How can we disciple our young people well on matters of biblical sexuality?” Gary Stidham, director of training for Texas Baptists’ Center for Collegiate Ministry, asked a Texas Baptist group.

WACO, Texas – “How can we disciple our young people well on matters of biblical sexuality?” Gary Stidham, director of training for Texas Baptists’ Center for Collegiate Ministry, asked a Texas Baptist group.

12/13/2024

In 1925, the Southern Baptist Convention convened in Memphis, Tenn. At that momentous meeting, messengers made two decisions with far-reaching consequences. First, they adopted the Baptist Faith and Message. Second, they launched the Cooperative Program as a unified funding strategy for Southern Baptist ministries. In remarks to the SBC Executive Committee earlier this year, SBC President Clint Pressley rightly referred to the Baptist Faith and Message and the Cooperative Program as the “two rails” of the Southern Baptist Convention.

12/13/2024

The Arizona Mission Network of Southern Baptists have joined Communio, a nonprofit dedicated to renewing marriages and families through a Christ-centered, data-driven framework, in a partnership designed to strengthen and restore marriages, reduce divorce and help families flourish across the state.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Arizona Mission Network of Southern Baptists have joined Communio, a nonprofit dedicated to renewing marriages and families through a Christ-centered, data-driven framework, in a partnership designed to strengthen and restore marriages, reduce divorce and help families flouris...

12/13/2024

It’s an idea probably 50 years old, but some Southern Baptist churches – such as Red Land Baptist Church in Cumberland, Pa. – still provide a “post office” for members’ Christmas card sharing, with the “postage” going to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.

NATIONWIDE (BP) – It’s an idea probably 50 years old, but some Southern Baptist churches – such as Red Land Baptist Church in Cumberland, Pa. – still provide a “post office” for members’ Christmas card sharing, with the “postage” going to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Inte...

12/12/2024

The truths found in the great Exodus story of the Passover still apply to us today. We can trust God to remember us and deliver us from whatever bo***ge we suffer.

12/12/2024

A rise in Bible sales coincides with reports by Lifeway Christian Resources and reflects a growing desire to learn more about God’s Word, say Bible study leaders and those in the industry.

NASHVILLE (BP) — A rise in Bible sales coincides with reports by Lifeway Christian Resources and reflects a growing desire to learn more about God’s Word, say Bible study leaders and those in the industry.

12/12/2024

Jimmy Bledsoe has served as an International Mission Board missionary for 13 years, but his latest assignment has taken him to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He explained to Kentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board members Tuesday how his work there is to develop a pipeline to reach the nations with the Gospel.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jimmy Bledsoe has served as an International Mission Board missionary for 13 years, but his latest assignment has taken him to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He explained to Kentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board members Tuesday how his work there is to develop a pipel...

12/12/2024

On Dec.11, the House of Representatives passed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act with a vote of 281-140. This authorization included several noteworthy wins for Southern Baptists and is expected to achieve final passage in the Senate and be signed into law by President Biden next week.

On Dec.11, the House of Representatives passed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a vote of 281-140. This authorization included several noteworthy wins for Southern Baptists and is expected to achieve final passage in the Senate and be signed into law by President Biden next we...

12/12/2024

Bible-engaged Christians are the most charitable people in the nation, and giving increases happiness among the generous, the American Bible Society said in releasing the last chapter of the 2024 State of the Bible.

PHILADELPHIA (BP) – Bible-engaged Christians are the most charitable people in the nation, and giving increases happiness among the generous, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in releasing the last chapter of the 2024 State of the Bible

12/12/2024

If you give 7-year-old Shawn a little of your attention, he’ll tell you a lot about his life in Korea. He’ll also tell you about Jesus and the work his family is doing. He can describe it in English or in Korean.⁠

SEOUL (BP) -- If you give 7-year-old Shawn a little of your attention, he’ll tell you a lot about his life in Korea. He’ll also tell you about Jesus and the work his family is doing. He can describe it in English or in Korean.

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