By Carol Pipes LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Six in 10 Americans say religious belief is a matter of personal opinion. For 7 in 10 Americans, such religious beliefs include one true God existing in three persons — Father, Son and Holy Spirit. But an increasing majority of Americans deny Jesus has always existed and many say the Holy Spirit is a force rather than a personal being. Those are
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press PITTSBURGH — Anti-Semitism spouted by the accused Pittsburgh synagogue murderer of 11 today (Oct. 27) is “a despicable lie of the enemy which we unequivocally reject,” Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear tweeted.
By Justin Tucker Baptist Press NASHVILLE — For some Christians, “Halloween” is a dreaded word that can bring up questions and debate.
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Christians have long had differing views on how to approach Halloween. But Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said in a recent podcast that the holiday doesn’t have to be divisive — in fact, it can be a great way to get to know your neighbors.
Baptist Press ATLANTA — The Atlanta city council has agreed to a $1.2 million settlement with former fire chief Kelvin Cochran over his January 2015 termination for his views about marriage and sexuality. The city council voted 11-3 after an executive session Oct. 15 during which city attorneys recommended a settlement and legal fees negotiated with the religious liberty organization Alliance Defending Freedom, which has handled Cochran’s court case, the
Baptist Press FORT WORTH, Texas — In a meeting characterized by unity despite differences of opinion, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s trustees voted to uphold the trustee executive committee’s decision in May to terminate former president Paige Patterson. The board also heard a report from its presidential search committee and affirmed an administration decision to discipline a faculty member — though the faculty member was not named during the board’s public
By Tom Strode Baptist Press GRAPEVINE, Texas — Beth Moore’s primary parenting goal was for her daughters to know Jesus is everything, the popular Bible teacher told the audience at the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s 2018 national conference.
By Julie McGowan IMB RICHMOND, Va. — On the 100th anniversary since Southern Baptists named their global mission offering in honor of esteemed missionary Lottie Moon, church members gave $158.9 million to sustain their international missionaries worldwide — the second-highest Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® for International Missions ever received. “We praise the Lord and thank Southern Baptist churches who have again generously demonstrated their faithfulness in undergirding the spread of
From Baptist & Reflector, Baptist Press reports NASHVILLE — Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is among numerous state leaders and executive directors who have embraced Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s call for a national day of fasting and prayer for the presidential search committees at five SBC entities. Greear has designated Oct. 8 for the day of prayer.
By Brandon Elrod Baptist Press NEW YORK — Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board (NAMB), announced to trustees during their meeting that the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions broke the $60 million mark for the first time ever in 2018, with Southern Baptists giving $61.1 million.
By Carol Pipes LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Six in 10 Americans say religious belief is a matter of personal opinion. For 7 in 10
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press PITTSBURGH — Anti-Semitism spouted by the accused Pittsburgh synagogue murderer of 11 today (Oct. 27) is “a despicable lie of
By Justin Tucker Baptist Press NASHVILLE — For some Christians, “Halloween” is a dreaded word that can bring up questions and debate.
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Christians have long had differing views on how to approach Halloween. But Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said
Baptist Press ATLANTA — The Atlanta city council has agreed to a $1.2 million settlement with former fire chief Kelvin Cochran over his January 2015
Baptist Press FORT WORTH, Texas — In a meeting characterized by unity despite differences of opinion, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s trustees voted to uphold the
By Tom Strode Baptist Press GRAPEVINE, Texas — Beth Moore’s primary parenting goal was for her daughters to know Jesus is everything, the popular Bible
By Julie McGowan IMB RICHMOND, Va. — On the 100th anniversary since Southern Baptists named their global mission offering in honor of esteemed missionary Lottie
From Baptist & Reflector, Baptist Press reports NASHVILLE — Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is among numerous
By Brandon Elrod Baptist Press NEW YORK — Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board (NAMB), announced to trustees during their meeting that the
