Education

WASHINGTON (BP) – In public schools in Montgomery County, Md., 3- and 4-year-olds might be read the board book “Pride Puppy” and asked to spot photos of things seen while trying to find their lost dog at a Pride parade.

Kevin Blackwell to lead Mobile association, joins UMobile faculty; NOBTS honors Mark Johnson in chapel.

NATIONWIDE – Cassandra Hoai says she wants to help plant a church when she graduates next year from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptists wishing to provide direct input on issues addressed by the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission may do so over the next six months through a survey released by the entity.

ORLANDO, Fla. – What is Brad Crawford’s one message to those who may be disheartened about the darkness in the world and what that might mean for the next generation? His one message is a simple three words: “God is greater.”

Rick Perry speaks at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's McLane Lecture; Union students sharpen preaching skills in partnership with area churches.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons as an option for students from kindergarten through fifth grade under a proposal that drew hours of testimony Monday and follows Republican-led efforts in other states to incorporate more religious teaching into classrooms.

HANNIBAL, Mo. (BP) — An independent agency that accredits degree-granting institutions in the United States has removed Hannibal-LaGrange University from probation.

CLINTON, Miss. (BP) — Mississippi College will become Mississippi Christian University, a statement from the school’s board of trustees announced on Nov. 18.

BIRMINGHAM (BP) — A year after the launch of a trade school for “second-chair” ministers, Scott Dawson is no less convinced about the need for it and its capability to fundamentally change training options for those looking to become better equipped in in ministry related to students, worship, production, and coming soon, children.