Mississippi’s ‘Pastor Training Schools’ equip local leaders for ministry
JACKSON, Miss. — “Everybody knows the problem churches throughout our state and all over the Bible belt have,” said Jay Parks. “We don’t have pastors. We need pastors.”
FIRST-PERSON: Reflections on my friend Robert Sloan
Robert Sloan has left a legacy as a bold and articulate champion of distinctive Christ-centered higher education, touching numerous individuals, institutions, and organizations in this country and around the world.
SBC DIGEST: Miss. College becomes university; Longtime Okla. BCM director retires
Mississippi College becomes Mississippi Christian University; Longtime Okla. BCM director retires.
SBC DIGEST: New president at Northeastern Baptist College; New concentrations at MBTS
Mark Howell elected as Northeastern Baptist College’s second president; MBTS launches new graduate concentrations.
Archeological dig’s unplanned end brings lessons for Carson-Newman students
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (BP) – Davis Bigelow considers archeology a possible career choice. He didn’t consider a trip to Israel in late February with a group from Carson-Newman University as something that would put him in demand for news interviews.
Fruitland advisory team releases final report, new recommendations
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — The advisory team tasked with helping Fruitland Baptist Bible College (FBBC) navigate the changing landscape of higher education has released its final report, revising recommendations that were first presented in a preliminary report released last fall.
Hannibal-LaGrange lawsuit forces Department of Education rule change
HANNIBAL, Mo. (BP) – A lawsuit brought by Hannibal-LaGrange University against the U.S. Department of Education was settled last week after the DOE issued new guidance making the lawsuit unnecessary.
SBC DIGEST: Baptist University of Florida has record graduating class; Lifeway titles receive awards
Baptist University of Florida has record graduating class; Lifeway, B&H Publishing titles honored in recent awards.
Union trustees approve purchase of Mid-America campus in Memphis
JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University will acquire the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary property on Appling Road in Cordova, Tennessee, after university trustees in their Dec. 5 meeting authorized the purchase.
LifeWise Academy aiming to broaden presence in Kentucky schools
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – LifeWise Academy, an organization that offers Bible education to public school students during the school day, continues to find new opportunities for growth, according to its leader, John Stein.











