Maasai in Tanzania touched by Kansas teens’ testimonies
“I’ve never seen anything like it in all of my years there.”
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Family-centric Disney Plus leads November streaming lineup
“The Greatest Events of WWII in Colour” examines World War II, from beginning to end, in 10 colorized episodes. Photo provided by Michael Foust
Arriola named executive director of Hispanic relations & mobilization
By Amy WhitfieldNASHVILLE (BP) – Julio Arriola has been named executive director of Hispanic relations and mobilization at the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. The new role is a partnership, jointly funded by the EC and the North American Mission Board with a primary focus to bring more Hispanic churches into the Southern Baptist family.”Julio […]
Brewton-Parker adds esports, following growing trend
Esports are a growing trend on college campuses and highschools alike. GETTY IMAGES
Inspiring ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ tops Nov. family-friendly lineup
Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. Millions of Americans grew up watching “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” which aired nationally from 1968 to 2001 and followed Fred Rogers as he educated children about the world and taught them to be kind and compassionate, too. […]
Franklin, other artists, boycott Dove Awards, GMA, TBN
Kirk Franklin announced his boycott of Dove Awards, GMA, or TBN events via an Instagram video on Monday. Instagram/Screen capture
Macedonia Baptist, Manchester reports six baptisms from revival
“That night heaven came down and nearly everybody in the building prayed together…”
Shorter University presents 2019 Distinguished Alumni awards
Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Scott Shepherd (left) and Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipient Freddie Hart (right) were presented awards by Shorter University President Don Dowless (left center) and Alumni Association Board President Darrell Black (right center). Also pictured are Alumni Board member Rick Hunt and Abbey Jacks, Shorter’s Director of Alumni and Community Engagement. Sheri […]
Sheriff defends Halloween sex-offender-warning signs
By Diana ChandlerMACON, Ga. (BP) — A Georgia sheriff was in federal district court Thursday (Oct. 24) defending his decision to post signs in front of sex offenders’ homes warning trick-or-treaters not to approach.Three sex offenders have filed suit against Butts County Sheriff Gary Long because he posted signs in front of 200 registered sex […]
Valdosta BCM Deaf ministry showing signs of growth
Left to right: Alayna Davis, Salma Huerta, MJ Latta, Mikayla Register, Kaitlin Covington, and Kyleigh Wynn signing “I Love You” at a VSU BCM event. JEFF FORD/Special
Brewton-Parker’s Wrestling Saint: The squared circle can be a pulpit
“In both, you have a great witnessing opportunity to lead others to Christ.”
Woodstock First Baptist music minister wins third Dove Award
“…with this I got to go back and revisit some songs from my past, ones I hadn’t heard in years.”