ERLC hosts pastors in D.C. to discuss reconciliation priorities with elected officials
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) gathered a group of Southern Baptist pastors this week (May 14-15) for meetings with elected officials to discuss their policy priorities for Congressional budget reconciliation, including defunding Planned Parenthood.
ERLC gathers SBC fellowship leaders for meetings with elected officials in D.C.
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) convened a diverse group of leaders from various Southern Baptist fellowships in Washington, D.C., for crucial discussions with members of Congress on Wednesday (May 7).
NOBTS Caskey Center Conference encourages pastors
NEW ORLEANS – The Caskey Center at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary hosted its annual pastors' conference April 25-26 featuring guest speakers Jeff Iorg and Sam Greer.
NOBTS trustees hear positive reports, look toward future
NEW ORLEANS – The board of trustees for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College heard a of variety of positive reports and approved new faculty and curriculum updates during their spring meeting April 15-16.
Colorado bill would strip custody from parents who ‘misgender’ children
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Colorado House of Representatives has passed a law that would create legal grounds for the state to strip custody from parents who legislators say “misgender” their children.
ERLC trustees hear policy updates, select award recipients
NASHVILLE (BP) – The trustee board of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) heard a variety of updates, conducted business and took time to remember their ultimate mission during their spring trustee meeting Thursday, April 10.
Supreme Court hears case on South Carolina’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday (April 2) in a case that will decide the fate of South Carolina’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood by barring abortion clinics in the state from participating in Medicaid programs.
Supreme Court appears ready to side with Catholic Charities in religious liberty case
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday (March 31) in a case that will determine whether a Catholic benevolent ministry qualifies for a tax exemption granted to churches.
Chuck Kelley details journey of grief during return to NOBTS
NEW ORLEANS -- Chuck Kelley, president emeritus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College, spoke about his journey of grief after losing his beloved wife Rhonda in his first chapel message since his retirement.
ERLC releases guide for addressing gambling in the church
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has released a practical guide designed to help pastors and church leaders navigate difficult ministry scenarios regarding the growing problem of gambling.
