Jeffress claims ‘weaponization’ of IRS toward First Dallas
DALLAS (BP) – The federal government violated the First Amendment rights of First Baptist Church and its members with an investigation following complaints about its annual “Celebrate Freedom” patriotic service in 2020, Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress testified Wednesday (Dec. 10).
Pew: Instagram, TikTok show biggest growth in social media usage
NASHVILLE (BP) – YouTube and Facebook are the top social media sites, regardless of demographics. Instagram and TikTok are the two gaining the most ground.
Supporting Israel at heart of more than 1,000 pastors’ visit
JERUSALEM (BP) – The goal of having a large group of American evangelical pastors tour Israel lies in being reminded of its Scriptural roots and the importance of pushing back against a worldwide rise in antisemitism, said Friends of Zion founder Mike Evans.
First Baptist Opelika mourns unexpected death of pastor
OPELIKA, Ala. (BP) – Members of First Baptist Church learned from an email today that their senior pastor since 2016, Jeff Meyers, died during the night.
CP blessings lead Indiana church to bless others
GREENFIELD, Ind. (BP) – Roger Kinion expected to be sent to the mission field. He was, but he also jokes about how God sent him to the corn field.
LEGAL DIGEST: Movement in Patterson v. Roe case; SBC defamation case heading to TN high court
District Court issues two decisions for Southwestern and Patterson in Roe case; Garner case against SBC scheduled for Jan. 8
Feeding body and soul: Northwest Georgia church continues Thanksgiving outreach
LAFAYETE, Ga. (BP) – About 14 years ago, members at Second Baptist Church wanted to get more active in helping their community at Thanksgiving. They fed souls and now wanted to feed bodies as well.
For Jason and Ty Simpson, trusting God became the real game plan
MARTIN, Tenn. (BP) – Jason Simpson remembers the “aha” moment for his son, Ty.
This fuzzy fruit shows no signs of spoilage among CentriKid campers
NASHVILLE (BP) – He’s had a knack for getting into jams that leave others ripe with frustration for over a decade. That said, his antics give the morning some flavor even if they leave one question unanswered.
Southern Baptist by conviction, CP supporter by experience
HUDSON, N.C. (BP) – Mount Zion Baptist Church long supported the Cooperative Program before Zach Kennedy arrived as senior pastor early last year. “It’s in their DNA,” said Kennedy, 41.
