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Baptist pastor rearrested in Myanmar after mere hours of freedom

NEW By Diana Chandler, posted April 18, 2024

KACHIN, Myanmar (BP) – A Baptist pastor and religious freedom advocate in war-torn Myanmar was rearrested by junta leaders April 17 after mere hours of freedom, the Associated Press reported April 18.

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NOBTS trustees receive W. W. Hamilton legacy items, affirm positive reports

Jamie Dew, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College president, expresses gratitude to God for positive reports during the April 16-17 trustee meeting.

By Marilyn Stewart, posted April 18, 2024 in New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

NEW ORLEANS (BP) – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College trustees approved faculty changes, received positive academic and financial reports, and welcomed a donation of items of historical value from the family of W.W. Hamilton, the school’s second president.

Kristen Ivey (left) and Reggie Joiner appeared on a podcast together last year.

By BP Staff, posted April 18, 2024 in National News

CUMMING, Ga. (BP) — Reggie Joiner, founder of Orange, and CEO Kristen Ivy have voluntarily resigned their respective posts effective immediately, according to an email sent to ministry partners today.

Myanmar Baptist Pastor Hkalam Samson, shown with his wife, was rearrested hours after his April 17 release that appeared to be among more than 3,300 amnesties granted during the Myanmar New Year.

By Diana Chandler, posted April 18, 2024 in Persecution

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By BP Staff, posted April 18, 2024 in Sexual Abuse

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BP) — A former volunteer for Immanuel Baptist Church turned herself into police April 17 on charges of sexual assault, first degree.

Jamie Dew, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College president, expresses gratitude to God for positive reports during the April 16-17 trustee meeting.