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‘Lead On’ podcast finds new home as Iorg moves to SBC Executive Committee; Federal conspiracy case against the SBC Executive Committee voluntarily dismissed; Mission:Dignity recipients receive extra checks thanks to efforts of state Baptist conventions

Spurgeon’s love of hymns began at a young age. Once, during a summer holiday, his grandmother offered him a penny for each Watts hymn he memorized. With his gifted mind, young Spurgeon memorized so many that his grandmother soon had to change her offer or risk financial ruin! The money earned was eventually spent, but his love of hymns remained with him for the rest of his life, becoming a part of his theological vocabulary.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (BP) – A cross-denominational belief in believer’s baptism allowed Southern Baptist pastor Mark Brown and Pentecostal pastor Mark Francey to collaborate in sponsoring Baptize California, a statewide event that baptized more than 6,000 believers May 18-19.

The first time God caught Peace Joo’s attention, she was in high school at a summer youth retreat in Texas. While rafting down a river, her raft overturned. The current was too strong. She felt herself being pulled under. But her youth pastor’s hand reached out and pulled her to safety.

PARIS, Texas (BP) – They can laugh now, three years after the fire that destroyed their youth building, about things like the name of the ministry: Ignite.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) -- Twenty Kentucky Baptists saw firsthand the benefit giving through the Cooperative Program has in the state when they participated in a Kentucky Baptist Convention four-stop CP Tour May 14.

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (BP) – Cole Rogers said he picked up numerous new ideas during the 2024 Collegiate Leadership Summit. 

Dear Class of 2024, ‘Tis the season for graduation addresses, and as a college professor for many years I’d like to share some thoughts with you (and others who might want to listen in).

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) — As a pastor and evangelism professor, Tim Beougher is always looking for opportunities to share the gospel. This week, though, he has spent time on God’s creation — the outdoors and golf — with the desire to be an ambassador for his city.

NASHVILLE (BP) – The Lord used many influences to bring North Carolina pastor Bruce Frank to faith in Jesus Christ. Family members, friends and coaches all played a role in helping Frank in his salvation journey.