Relationships line Mark Johnson’s path to Louisiana Christian University presidency
PINEVILLE, La. (BP) – Heather Williams was accustomed to making all As. Her performance less than excellent in Russian class at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pa., she turned to her professor John Mark Scott for advice.
‘We’ve seen God come through’: Alabama church’s Christian school growing
SELMA, Ala. – When Gary Crum was in high school, he spoke some words that one day he’d learn weren’t true.
OBU prof’s book on Dust Bowl remembers struggle, receives national recognition
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Benjamin Myers’ 2019 sonnet cycle Black Sunday has been named one of the “Five Best: Stories of the Dust Bowl” by The Wall Street Journal, earning recognition alongside John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.”
Explainer: Supreme Court protects religious liberty, parents’ rights
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision last week in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a landmark gender ideology indoctrination case, addressed parental rights and religious liberty in public education. The case challenged a Maryland school board policy requiring elementary students to participate in gender ideology lessons without parental notice or opt-out options, which placed a burden on families’ deeply held religious beliefs. This ruling is an unequivocal affirmation that public schools must respect families’ religious convictions and cannot condition access to education on surrender of those beliefs.
Supreme Court restores parents’ rights to opt children out of LGBTQ storybook time
WASHINGTON (BP) – The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday (June 27) that parents of public-school children in Montgomery County, Md., have a right to opt their kids out of classroom reading times with books the school board labels as “LGBTQ inclusive.”
University of Mobile one of many sites for thousands of MFuge campers
MOBILE, Ala. – Lives are being transformed this summerat the University of Mobile, where more than 2,400 middle to high school students are arriving for MFuge – week-long camps centered on missions, worship and spiritual growth.
Truett-McConnell board to meet Friday as alumni groups hold events following abuse allegations
CLEVELAND, Ga. (BP) – A growing number of alumni associated with Truett-McConnell University are hosting two events to emphasize their calls for an independent, third-party investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by a former professor. One of those events will take place outside of the building Friday (June 6) where board members will join for a called meeting.
Delayed by storms, graduate gets brief, personal ceremony
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – It was a drive not many would attempt given the circumstances. But this was no ordinary road trip. Shante Agnew had just earned her Master of Education degree from Carson-Newman University, and all the pieces were in place for her to reap her reward at the May 2 commencement ceremony.
SBC DIGEST: Global Hunger Relief resources available; Kentucky campus ministry honored
Send Relief resources help churches promote Global Hunger Relief; WKU BCM named ‘Best of the Hill.’
TRUTH founder Roger Breland honored upon retirement from University of Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. – “We have seen miracles.” That’s how Roger Breland sums up a life dedicated to spreading the Gospel message to people of all nations through word, song and deed.