CAMPUS DIGEST: New Gardner-Webb president; OBU prison ministry
Nate Evans named 14th president of Gardner-Webb University; Hope behind bars: OBU prison graduates share Gospel, hope.
Faith leaders thank Trump for action on Nigeria, urge focus on religious liberty
WASHINGTON (BP) – A group of faith leaders has sent a letter to President Donald Trump thanking him for his recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC).
BIBLE STUDY: Blessings vs. Curses
NASHVILLE (BP) — This weekly Bible study appears in Baptist Press in a partnership with Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Through its Leadership and Adult Publishing team, Lifeway publishes Sunday School curricula and additional resources for all age groups. This week’s Bible study is adapted from the Explore the Bible curriculum. Bible […]
From Nicaea to AI, Southern Baptists to present at Evangelical Theological Society’s annual meeting
BOSTON (BP) – Multiple Southern Baptist voices will join others at the Evangelical Theological Society’s annual meeting scheduled for Nov. 18-20.
STATE MEETINGS: Kentucky, South Carolina
Kentucky Baptists ‘Together for the Mission’; South Carolina Baptists approve sale of retirement communities.
STATE MEETINGS: Alabama, Wyoming
Alabama Baptists elect new officers, vote to extend Alaska partnership; Wyoming celebrates largest baptism growth in SBC.
Kirk Kirkland named director of Lifeway Worship
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1.
CP’s early support and continued impact compel church and pastor’s giving
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (BP) – The Cooperative Program helped St. Joe Community Church get its footing 23 years ago. It’s one reason Pastor Greg Byman and the congregation pay it forward by giving through CP, but certainly not the only one.
STATE MEETINGS: North Carolina; Ohio
NC Baptists launch new missions effort, send missionaries; Ohio Baptists celebrate God’s work across their state.
Former SBC president Luter announces 2026 retirement; son voted to succeed him
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – Noah Lewis recalls a certain fire in the voice of Fred Luter Jr., the first time he heard him preach, perhaps a gift developed as Luter bellowed God’s Word on the streets of New Orleans in the mid-1980s.
