ERLC unveils new technology, pro-life initiatives
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission plans cutting-edge work the next 18 months on technology and pro-life issues, trustees of the Southern Baptist entity were told at their annual meeting.
Getty Sing! Worship Conference meant to ‘Reset. Restore. Reunite.’
NASHVILLE (BP) – Several Southern Baptists were among the noteworthy speakers and worship artists at the 2021 Sing! Worship Conference, hosted by hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty.
Adrian Rogers’ sermons, life drive ‘Nothing But the Truth’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP) – Years ago as Bellevue Baptist Church teenagers, John Sanders and his friends would prank their pastor by banging on the front door of his home and running away. Adrian Rogers was apt to open the door.
9/11: Need for Christian-based ‘soul care’ for military grew
PLEASANT VIEW, Tenn. (BP) – Approaching the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Evan Owens knew the trauma care network he co-founded to help soldiers returning from the war on terrorism would be busier than ever. In the 10 years since establishing REBOOT Recovery alongside his wife, Jenny, he’s learned that memories can remain raw, regardless of that saying about time and wounds.
Twenty years later, ‘In Christ Alone’ still inspires millions to sing
NASHVILLE (RNS) – The melody that changed Keith Getty's life was first scratched out on the back of an electric bill in a humble flat in Northern Ireland.
Georgia Baptist university coach dies from COVID-19 complications
ROME, Ga. (BP) – Shorter University coach Ryan Dupree, 24, died Sept. 4 from COVID-related pneumonia shortly after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Player-turned-pastor reflects on the last Bama-Miami game, making Christ the center
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (BP) – Martin Houston remembers well the last time the universities of Alabama and Miami faced off on a football field. Specifically, he can relive a key moment of that Jan. 1, 1993, national championship game few others recall. It doesn’t make the highlight tape. However, it all but secured the win for the Crimson Tide.
Richt, Unzicker discuss football, new book in virtual Q&A
NASHVILLE (BP) – Mark Richt, former college football coach who now serves as national spokesperson for Send Relief, discussed his newly released book Tuesday (Aug. 31) during a virtual Q & A with Todd Unzicker, executive director of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.
Social, yes; media no: MLS player makes his faith, relationships personal
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (BP) – Cal Jennings may be among the rarest of professional athletes.
Med student starts anti-trafficking ministry after volunteering with Baptist Friendship House
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – After spending time this summer volunteering at the Baptist Friendship House in New Orleans, medical school student Megan Duggins knew she had to take a proactive approach to the issue of human trafficking.
