Judge sets June date for Johnny Hunt trial
NASHVILLE (BP) – Judge William Campbell has set a jury trial date of June 17, 2025, for the civil trial of Johnny Hunt v. the Southern Baptist Convention, et al.
Less than half of Americans attend church at Christmas
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – As Americans make their Christmas plans, slightly less than half say they usually attend a church service during the holiday season.
WEEK OF PRAYER: The Great Pursuit among the Deaf
Two years ago, there was no church-planting movement among the Deaf in Slovenia. The Bible didn’t even exist in Slovenian Sign Language. Before a church could be planted, Deaf Slovenians needed a Bible translation they could understand. International Mission Board missionaries know how important this is, and much of their focus is on Bible translation for Deaf people groups.
Severe autism provides mission field for SEBTS student
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) – The path to and through seminary looks different for every student. For Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary student Seth Taylor, it requires an arduous amount of effort; it can be painstakingly slow; and it is always through uncharted territory. But his ministry to a group of people called the Speller Bros is a testament to God’s grace and a celebration of the all-surpassing worth of the Gospel.
STATE MEETINGS: Illinois, Arizona
Illinois Baptists celebrate roots that make us strong By Illinois Baptist Staff ORLAND PARK, Ill. – Think of it as a pep rally before the big game. Both the Cooperative Program and the Baptist Faith and Message will mark their 100th anniversaries in 2025. A grand celebration for these two pillars of Southern Baptist missiology and theology is […]
FROM THE SEMINARIES: NOBTS Spanish program grows; SWJT announces book awards
NOBTS Spanish program experiences rapid success; SWJT names ‘Mere Christian Hermeneutics’ its 2024 Book of the Year.
WEEK OF PRAYER: The Great Pursuit in Central Asia
EDITOR’S NOTE: This year’s Week of Prayer for International Missions in the Southern Baptist Convention is Dec. 1-8. Each year’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions supplements Cooperative Program giving to support Southern Baptists international missionaries’ initiatives in sharing the Gospel. This year’s offering goal is $205 million. To find information and resources about […]
WEEK OF PRAYER: The Great Pursuit in Senegal
Twenty-five Senegalese islanders crowded into a classroom. Sitting in front of a film projector, their eyes were glued to the screen. As they watched the JESUS film, International Mission Board missionaries Moses and Beth saw clear emotion on the faces of the islanders.
Mississippi church hosts 20th annual ‘Blessing of the Hunt’
COLUMBIA, Miss. — Goss Baptist Church recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its annual Blessing of the Hunt, an event that has grown significantly since its inception in more than 20 years ago.
Kentucky revival’s redemption stories have not stopped
PADUCAH, Ky. – The Hope for West Kentucky crusade may have ended two weeks ago but the Gospel message proclaimed throughout the week has no end.
