SBC Executive Committee to expand ethnic relations, mobilization
“We need to develop a culture that welcomes all.”
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Church responds to wildfire, victims respond to Gospel
“California wildfires are mostly under control, but fire risk remains high,” a report from The Los Angeles Times says. CNN/Screen capture
Mohler to be nominated for SBC president in 2020
“At this hour, it’s crucial that Southern Baptists come together.”
Retired pastors satisfied and optimistic, but see room for improvement
By Aaron EarlsNASHVILLE – Most retirement age pastors and missionaries say their current life is close to ideal, but some who have entered retirement say they could’ve been better prepared.In a survey sponsored by Shepherd’s Fold Ministries, Nashville-based LifeWay Research asked 2,451 pastors, ministers and missionaries who were retired or at least 67 years old […]
IMB values partnerships, Chitwood tells advocates
Earlier this years, IMB President Paul Chitwood shared his heart for the Georgia Baptist Churches partnering with the IMB to reach the world. MYRIAH SNYDER/Index
Combatting abuse: Victims’ advocates save lives
Beck Dunn was among 53 attendees at an IMB missionary Journeymen reunion among nearly 100 who were commissioned in 1978 for two-year terms, serving in 43 countries. ART TOALSTON/BP
Baptist News Summary – Oct. 19, 2019
Shane Pruitt named NAMB next gen evangelism director Shane Pruitt has been named director of next gen evangelism for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). “My prayer is to see a movement of God and a revival among students,” Pruitt said. Photo provided by Shane Pruitt/BPALPHARETTA — Shane Pruitt, an evangelist, Bible […]
Annie Offering totals record high $62.2 million
Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President Ronnie Floyd revealed the third consecutive record-breaking Annie Armstrong Easter Offering total of $62.2 million via a video call to the trustees of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) Oct. 7. Trustees gathered for a celebration dinner in San Francisco to honor church planting missionaries during their fall board […]
IMB, Graham Center focus research, resources on rural churches
A man pedals a bicycle down a dusty road in a village in Chad. Whether in North America or Africa, rural church planters face unique challenges. A new partnership between IMB and the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College’s Rural Matters Institute aims to provide resources for rural churches. IMB/Special By Julie McGowan WHEATON, Ill. […]
Survivors share stories at ‘Caring Well’
From left to right: Mary DeMuth, Megan Lively, and Jackie Hill Perry share their painful stories at Caring Well. KAREN RACE PHOTOGRAPHY By Tom Strode GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP) — Survivors of sexual abuse shared their painful stories and urged churches to care for the survivors in their midst at a Southern Baptist-sponsored national conference Oct. […]
‘Caring Well:’ SBC must fight for victims
Panelists (left to right) Phillip Bethancourt, J.D. Greear, Beth Moore, Amy Whitfield, and Ronnie Floyd discussed ways Southern Baptists can better deal with sexual abuse. Floyd, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee president, urged Southern Baptists to “establish a healthy culture together” and encouraged pastors to preach on sexual abuse from the Bible. KAREN RACE PHOTOGRAPHY […]
‘Dirty Jobs’ star helps ministry transform community
TV personality Mike Rowe showed Brenda Lomax-Brown a new playground built near the Life Transformation Center in New Orleans, where she serves as director. The surprise unveiling was featured in “Returing the Favor,” and was captured in a screen shot of the episode shared on the Celebration Church Facebook page. FACEBOOK By Brian Blackwell NEW […]