GuideStone trustees celebrate growth, focus on ‘unseen’ ministry leaders
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – During its summer plenary session, GuideStone Financial Resources trustees gathered to celebrate God’s continued provision and to hear updates on key strategic initiatives designed to serve Southern Baptist pastors, churches and ministry partners.
Send Relief Sunday spotlights compassion, Gospel-sharing opportunities for churches
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – This Sunday, August 3, marks Send Relief Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention. Since its inception nearly 10 years ago, Send Relief has become a global effort that supports churches in a variety of compassion ministries, as well as the efforts of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers in times of crisis.
FIRST-PERSON: Justice for college athletes
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman sent a letter to the NCAA urging them to restore all awards to female athletes who lost due to the inclusion of male athletes in sporting competitions. Earlier this year, the NCAA reversed its 15-year policy of allowing men who identify as woman to complete, restricting competition for biological females.
Baptist collegiate missions’ impact stretches well beyond summer
NASHVILLE (BP) – Baptist Student Ministries. Baptist Collegiate Ministries. Baptist Campus Ministries. Christian Challenge. By whatever name, it still produces missionaries and the next generation of Southern Baptist leaders.
IBSA presidential search committee solicits resumes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Executive Director Search Committee of the Illinois Baptist State Association (IBSA) has begun fielding candidates for its next Executive Director. Committee chairman Jeff Logsdon, pastor of Island City Baptist Church, said they will be seeking resumes from qualified candidates until Sept. 15.
FROM THE SEMINARIES: SBTS holds biblical language conference; Rall joins Judson faculty
Hundreds attend SBTS Greek and Hebrew for Life Conference; Judson College welcomes Olivia Rall to English faculty.
Man’s love for dogs and God inspires him to fund therapy dogs for Israeli soldiers
FRANKLIN, Mich. (BP) – Alfie supported, encouraged and comforted Rick Bloom from his bar mitzvah through law school, a loyal companion for 16 years before dying 43 years ago. Alfie was a small poodle breed, a canine companion still dear to Bloom as he continues life at 71 years old with his current dog, Jadah, […]
BIBLE STUDY: Seek godly wisdom
When we face problems or difficulties in our lives, are we asking for solutions or for wisdom? Are we asking for the temporary resources to fix the problem or are we asking for long-term character traits and fruit of the Spirit?
Building relationships in Central Asia opens doors to sharing Gospel
Ross and Dianna Evans have spent more than three years in Central Asia trying to establish connections with an unreached people group. The International Mission Board missionaries’ journey has been marked by challenges and connections of hope.
Evangelical legal group asks Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A conservative Christian legal group asked the United States Supreme Court to review a decade-old case involving a former Kentucky county clerk who cited her faith when she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples — they hope it will result in justices ending nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage.
