Chad Austin

CARY, N.C. — It looked like a typical scene following a high school football practice — sweaty jerseys, tired players and a tub of cold water sitting just past the endzone.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. — Pastor Devon Varnam of Southport Baptist Church had already gone to bed Saturday night when his phone began buzzing with messages that snapped him wide awake.

CONWAY, S.C. — Police in South Carolina have arrested a former middle school employee who is also listed as the pastor of a church in North Carolina for sexual misconduct charges involving a minor.

OAKBORO, N.C. — In some ways, the worship service at Red Cross Baptist Church on the first Sunday in July was like any other with singing, praying and preaching. But in other ways, it was much different.

DURHAM, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in support of a lawsuit brought by The Summit Church against the Chatham County Board of Commissioners which alleges that the county denied the church’s rezoning request to build a new worship facility for religious reasons.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A former Caldwell County pastor who was arrested in 2023 on charges of possessing child pornography has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and a lifetime of supervision after his release.

SOPHIA, N.C. — Although Hurricane Helene significantly impacted missions giving in 2024, N.C. Baptist officials have seen an outpouring of financial donations and support for the ongoing storm-related response efforts in western North Carolina.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (BP) — Three weeks after pleading guilty to a charge of making false statements to federal investigators as part of a sexual abuse investigation stemming from his time as a seminary administrator, Matt Queen has resigned as pastor of Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, the church announced on Friday, Nov. 8.

THOMASVILLE, N.C. (BP) — After a yearlong search, the Baptist Children’s Homes (BCH) of North Carolina has a new leader for the first time in 40 years.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BP) — As counties in western North Carolina and surrounding areas continue to grapple with unprecedented devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, N.C. Baptist disaster response volunteers are partnering with churches to assist local residents with the long journey of recovery.