Widespread devastation stretching Southern Baptist Disaster Relief thin
HARRISBURG, Pa. (BP) – Kenton Hunt, disaster relief director of the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey, expresses a heartfelt burden to help the hundreds of homeowners in his region trying to recover from flooding and tornadoes wrought by Hurricane Ida.
Suspected arson a reminder of Nashville church’s mission
NASHVILLE (BP) – An investigation is underway regarding a fire earlier this week at The Axis Church in Germantown, a Nashville neighborhood. The fire was caused by a Molotov cocktail thrown through the front window Monday night (Sept. 13).
ERLC unveils new technology, pro-life initiatives
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission plans cutting-edge work the next 18 months on technology and pro-life issues, trustees of the Southern Baptist entity were told at their annual meeting.
SBC DIGEST: IMB releases 2021 Lottie Moon resources; MBTS panel highlights missions urgency
2021 Week of Prayer and Lottie Moon resources now available; MBTS panel discussion highlights urgency of Great Commission call.
Called Conference reaches 400-plus Oklahoma students
SHAWNEE, Okla. (BP) – Moses, Gideon, Isaiah, Paul. The Bible is full of examples of people who were directly called to ministry leadership by God. Oklahoma Baptists’ annual Called Conference aims to help young people who feel that same call.
FIRST-PERSON: Champion your pastor in October
NASHVILLE (BP) -- The month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month. This is the time to champion your pastor.
Churches prepare to meet Afghan refugee needs
NASHVILLE (BP) – Brandon Hembree remembers the moment Afghan refugees became a face instead of a number.
Todd Beamer’s actions on 9/11 grounded in faith
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 was observed last week, the name Todd Beamer was referenced repeatedly. Beamer is the 32-year-old Christ-follower who led the charge on the cockpit of Flight 93 with a rallying cry of “Let’s roll!”
Mother-daughter duo finds kindness the ultimate weapon against abortion
MARIETTA, Ga. – Suzanne and Rachel Guy exude kindness. It shines in their eyes. It resonates in their voices.
Despite loss, Hurricane Ida shows God at work
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – Hurricane Ida’s arrival on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina brought many challenges. Its quick move across the Gulf of Mexico into Louisiana brought record-breaking electrical outages and widespread damage. Despite loss, the storm brought also opportunities for some in the NOBTS family to share the Gospel and live out their faith.
