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FROM THE SEMINARIES: MBTS and SEBTS celebrate growth during fall trustee meetings

Midwestern celebrates 12 straight years of growth; Enrollment at Southeastern tops 5,000 students, credit hours up 10.5%

Weeks before election, report eyes immigration struggle for persecuted Christians

WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. resettled more Christians fleeing persecution in fiscal year 2024 than it has since 2016, Open Doors and World Relief said in a report unveiled Oct. 14 as insight for policymakers and voters weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential elections.

EXPLAINER: Understanding the gender transition case United States v. Skrmetti

In June, the United States Supreme Court announced it would hear the case of United States v. Skrmetti, a lawsuit joined by the Biden administration against a Tennessee law prohibiting all medical procedures intended to “affirm” a gender inconsistent with a minor’s biological sex. The law provides necessary protection to children under the age of 18 from harmful and dangerous “gender transition” medical procedures like hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgery that carry devastating, lifelong consequences. 

FIRST-PERSON: A victorious Christian life includes partnership with the Holy Spirit

Anyone who has tried to live the Christian life has discovered that it isn’t just difficult; it is impossible when attempted in our own strength. God isn’t interested in our doing something for Him. The key to victorious Christian living is allowing the Holy Spirit to work through us. As Paul puts it, “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27).

Sarasota’s Colonial Oaks Baptist Church: ‘Here to serve the Lord and our community’

SARASOTA, Fla. (BP) — Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend, Category 3 Hurricane Milton made landfall Oct. 9 near Siesta Key, a barrier island located off the coast of Sarasota.

Pastors paint troubling picture of economic impact on churches

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) — Heading into an election where the economy is top of mind for many voters, pastors say finances have been difficult at their church this year.

Iglesia Bautista Bethel devastated by flood waters: ‘So blessed I want to cry’

TAMPA, Fla. (BP) –“Everything utterly destroyed–furniture, seats, resources.” That’s how Pastor Rafael Sanchez described the newly renovated church building of Tampa’s Iglesia Bautista Bethel, flooded with more than two feet of water after Hurricane Milton unleashed its fury Oct. 9.

Black Church Collective joins diverse African diaspora in kingdom building

LITHIA SPRINGS, Ga. (BP) -- Charles Owusu, a Ghanaian pastor and seminary adjunct professor, appreciates the diversity among the many churches stemming from the African diaspora, including not only African American, but Haitian/Caribbean, Liberian, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Egyptian and others.

Increasing needs from hurricanes match calls for more Disaster Relief volunteers

NASHVILLE (BP) — Hurricane Katrina’s destruction in 2005 to New Orleans and surrounding areas prompted a yearslong response by Southern Baptist churches and Disaster Relief personnel, with volunteer recruitment for the latter spiking up to 80,000. Coy Webb, director for Send Relief Crisis Response, wouldn’t be surprised to see something similar for the damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Meeting needs in Southeast Asian mountains leads to Bible study, baptisms

God is working in the mountainous areas of Southeast Asia. Christian nationals, supported by International Mission Board missionaries, connect with people in these areas by providing for their human needs. “They are so poor, they lack clean water and sanitation,” Nita Kilkenny said, describing the people living in the Southeast Asian mountains. As an IMB […]