SAN ANTONIO — A federal district judge in San Antonio blocked implementation of a law mandating the display of a prescribed version of the Ten Commandments in every Texas public school classroom. U.S. District Court Judge Fred Biery issued the preliminary injunction Aug. 20 in Rabbi Mara Nathan, et al, v. Alamo Heights Independent School District, et al. Biery ruled SB 10, due to take effect Sept. 1, violates both

NASHVILLE — Abuse survivors now have enhanced resources and support through expanded services at the SBC Abuse Response Helpline, powered by a new partnership with The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention. The Helpline delivers gospel-focused abuse support for survivors and ministry leaders through the collaborative partnership. The first abuse tipline was launched by the SBC Executive Committee in May 2022. “Our new Helpline suite of services enhances our efforts at

NASHVILLE (BP) – Cooperative Program giving in July came in more than 6 percent below budget, while designated giving showed a marked increase over July of last year. Southern Baptists gave more than $14 million in undesignated receipts last month, bringing the year-to-date total to $155,238,788.72 – 3.13 percent below the year-to-date budget goal of $160,250,000. Designated receipts for July were well above (62.34 percent) last year’s July numbers, bringing