Southern Baptists pass resolutions on the Great Commission work of women, the ethics of AI, and the office of pastor
NEW ORLEANS (BP) -- On Tuesday afternoon (June 13), messengers to the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in New Orleans approved six resolutions, including ones on the legacy and responsibility of women fulfilling the Great Commission, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and the office of pastor.
Barber encourages Southern Baptists to dwell on the beautiful in SBC life
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – In his presidential address, Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber implored Southern Baptists to dwell on the good and beautiful, even during challenging periods. Referencing what can at times be a raucous SBC social media conversation, he urged messengers to dwell upon the good God is doing through the Southern Baptist Convention.
Associational leaders pass budget for full-time staff, hear from ARITF leaders
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – For the first time since the organization’s formation in 1960, the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders voted to approve a budget that allows for full-time staff during their annual meeting on June 11-12 in New Orleans.
Dew encourages associational leaders to ‘count the cost,’ remain faithful
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Jamie Dew kicked off the annual meeting for the Southern Baptist Conference for Associational Leaders with a stirring reminder to stay true to the Gospel despite the spiritual headwinds facing the American church.
Memorial Day 2023: SBC chaplain serves grieving families at Dover Air Force Base
DOVER, Del. (BP) – Some days as an Air Force chaplain stand out among all others. For Matthew Knight, one of those days was August 29, 2021.
Southern Baptist churches Fill the Tank to celebrate new life in Christ
NAPLES, Fla. (BP) – It’s hard to imagine ministry contexts more different than First Baptist Church of Naples and Foundation Church of Soldotna, Alaska—especially this past Sunday, April 16.
Post-COVID Perspective: Pandemic catalyzes churches to cast evangelistic net with online services
NASHVILLE (BP) – Of all the years to plant a new church, most people would likely put 2020 on the bottom of the list. But when God clearly called Frank and Maria Urroz to start a new church to reach the growing Hispanic population of Gallatin, Tennessee, how could they say no?
Newly baptized Indiana police officer teaches community to respond to active shooters
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (BP) – Ben Hallmark wanted to prepare people for what would be one of the worst days of their lives – a day they find themselves in an active shooter situation.
WEEK OF PRAYER: ‘Whatever you want’: Planter follows God’s call from Mexico City to Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Angel Viveros had the life he always wanted. He had a good job as a restaurant manager that he enjoyed. In his spare time, he was a professional wrestler. His family made a comfortable living, and he served in ministry at his local Mexico City church.
WEEK OF PRAYER: NAMB church planter engaging one of Canada’s least-reached communities
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland — Spend a little time looking at aerial images of Newfoundland and its nickname — “The Rock” — won’t surprise you.
