SBC DIGEST: SEBTS, CBU receive 7-figure grants
SEBTS Center for Faith and Culture receives $1.25M grant; CBU professor receives $1M grant to study responses to sacred architecture.
Smith resigns from ERLC board, issues apology for removal of Leatherwood ‘without a formal vote’
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (BP) – Southern Baptist pastor Kevin Smith announced Tuesday morning, July 23, that he has resigned as chairman and from the board of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Smith’s resignation comes on the heels of a turbulent 24 hours for the Southern Baptist public policy entity.
Leatherwood removed as ERLC president
NASHVILLE (BP) -- The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention announced Monday night, July 22, that president Brent Leatherwood has been removed from his position. He had served as president of the SBC'S public policy entity since September 2022.
SBC DIGEST: SWBTS hosts thousands of Lifeway campers; Baptist statesman Jimmy Jackson dies
Southwestern hosts thousands of students in summer Fuge Camps; Longtime Alabama Baptist pastor, ‘statesman’ Jimmy Jackson dies July 19.
Fire engulfs historic sanctuary at FBC Dallas
DALLAS (BP)—The historic sanctuary at First Baptist Church Dallas burned Friday evening, July 19. The cause of the blaze is not yet known. The Victorian-style, red brick sanctuary building was erected 1890 and is a recognized Texas Historic Landmark.
FROM THE SEMINARIES: Former NOBTS trustee, veteran pastor C.J. Adkins dies; Kelly D. King to join SEBTS faculty
Longtime pastor and NOBTS trustee C.J. Adkins dies; Kelly D. King to join SEBTS as visiting professor.
SBC DIGEST: Webinar focuses on reaching next generation; ERLC names research fellows
Webinar highlights how churches can disciple the next generation; ERLC announces 2024-2025 research fellows.
DR DIGEST: Updates from Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri DR teams
Southern Baptist DR teams from several states are responding to Texas and other areas affected by Hurricane Beryl as well as flooding in Iowa.
DR DIGEST: Teams from across the country helping those affected by storms
Teams from Texas, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas and other states are helping those dealing with the aftermath of the storm that ripped across the country this week.
FROM THE STATES: 1,000+ churches commit to ServeNC; Record year at Tennessee All Nations Camp
1,000+ churches commit to ‘ServeNC’ as part of statewide initiative; Tennessee’s All Nations Camp bigger than ever.
