Walker accepts religious freedom role in Trump administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former North Carolina Baptist pastor and congressman Mark Walker announced Thursday (Jan. 8) that he has accepted a new role within the Trump administration focused on advancing religious liberty around the world.
N.C. church begins new year with 74-hour public reading of entire Bible
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Many Christians make a New Year’s resolution to read the entire Bible during the year. One church in southeastern North Carolina did it during the first weekend of 2026.
NC Baptists on Mission mobilizing after hurricane; some already in Cuba
CARY, N.C. — As Hurricane Melissa leaves behind a trail of devastation across the Caribbean, N.C. Baptists on Mission is mobilizing volunteers to assist with disaster relief and recovery efforts in Cuba and possibly Jamaica, where the Category 5 storm caused widespread destruction earlier this week.
NC Baptists host Helene anniversary fundraiser to support ongoing rebuild efforts
RALEIGH, N.C. — In conjunction with the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, nearly 100 guests gathered on Friday, Sept. 26, in a spirit of hope, healing and service at a special fundraising event sponsored by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina to support ongoing rebuild and ministry efforts in western North Carolina.
Horton to retire from Fruitland Baptist Bible College
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — David Horton, president of Fruitland Baptist Bible College since 2009, has announced his plans to retire next spring after a tenure of more than 16 years leading the school located in the mountains of North Carolina.
Judge halts NC county’s denial of Summit Church’s zoning request in ongoing lawsuit
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A federal judge denied the Chatham County Board of Commissioners’ motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by The Summit Church and partially granted the church’s request for a preliminary injunction against the county’s decision to deny The Summit’s application to rezone approximately 50 acres of land for a new worship facility.
Raleigh children’s pastor arrested on child exploitation charges
WAKE FOREST, N.C. — A children’s pastor at a Triangle area church has been arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material involving a young girl.
Pressley to be nominated for second term as SBC president
ROCKWALL, Texas — North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley will be nominated for a second term as president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Texas pastor Michael Criner announced April 13.
Trump taps N.C. congressman, pastor for top religious freedom post
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has nominated Mark Walker, a former congressman and pastor from North Carolina, as the new U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.
Fred Lunsford, influential N.C. ministry leader, WWII veteran, dies at 99
MARBLE, N.C. — Fred Bruner Lunsford, an influential Baptist pastor, ministry leader, evangelist and World War II veteran from western North Carolina who served the Lord for more than 70 years, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 1, at age 99, six days before his 100th birthday.
