Churches observe Student Baptism Sunday; Gen Z’s interest in Christianity rising
ATLANTA – Southern Baptists recognized Student Baptism Sunday Oct. 26 during a season in American religious life when church attendance among young people has been on the rise.
O.S. Hawkins releases new title in Code series, ‘Just Jesus’
DALLAS (BP) – It might have been called the Principle Series, the bestselling stream of books O.S. Hawkins launched in 2012 with “The Joshua Code.’
Yearlong training prepares Hispanic church planters in the West
BOISE, Idaho – Melvin Oliva, an active Christian for many years, started studying the Bible with purpose this August.
Hurricane Melissa set to be a before/after event for Jamaica
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders are encouraging churches to pray for and consider how to contribute financially for those in the path of Hurricane Melissa.
Artificial intelligence focus of latest ERLC podcast series
NASHVILLE (BP) – The latest edition of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) podcast focuses on the topic of artificial Intelligence (AI). The two-part series covers what Southern Baptists should know about AI and examines the ways that AI is shaping humanity.
Morris Chapman remembered as a ‘statesman’ with a passion for the lost
ARRINGTON, Tenn. – The memorial service honoring the long-reaching legacy of Morris H. Chapman pointed to a life of integrity and an unwavering commitment to God’s Kingdom through the work and vision of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Queen joins Texas church staff
IRVING, Texas (BP) – A Dallas-area church has hired Matt Queen, the former interim Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provost who pleaded guilty a year ago to making a false statement to federal investigators, to serve as its associate pastor.
FIRST-PERSON: Reading the Bible in context
I once saw the familiar words taped above a weight bench in an athletic facility. Their Scriptural address later appeared on the eye black of a famous athlete set to play in a major SEC showdown. Another time, I heard the same verse recited right after a friend shared an ambitious dream for his future. Chances are you’ve heard it, too.
Rural church pastors face obstacles with optimism, survey shows
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities.
Becket petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court for state to follow SCOTUS ruling
MADISON (BP) – Wisconsin state leaders must follow a 9-0 Supreme Court ruling in favor of a charity group’s First Amendment rights instead of attempting to circumvent the decision, said Becket Fund in a court filing this week.
