Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Seminary President Albert Mohler narrowed the language in his proposed amendment to prohibit women “specifically preaching” in a pastoral capacity. His earlier version, planned for introduction at the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting in Orlando next week, had said that cooperating SBC churches would “not affirm, appoint, or endorse women serving as pastors or elders” by actions “such as preaching to the assembled congregation... read more
NASHVILLE (BP) — Evan Lenow, who began this week as Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) president, tells the story of a rural Mississippi church faced with ministering to a little boy who presented himself as a transgendered girl at Vacation Bible School (VBS)... read more
More important than a perfect parent, Generation Alpha needs parents who model authentic faith, who are willing to pass on their faith to their children and are intentional in engaging them in conversations about hard issues with truth and grace... read more
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Citing a growing understanding of childhood trauma and the need to protect children’s privacy, the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) has updated its policies regarding how children in the ministry’s care participate in church services and ministry presentations... read more
NASHVILLE (BP) — Later this month, for the first time, Southern Baptists will have a chance to adopt a budget that will send 51% of all Cooperative Program (CP) receipts to the foreign mission field... read more
Proposed CP budget makes missions top priority
Tennessee church facilities director hasn’t missed a Sunday in 45 years
University AI-instruction opportunities grow at fast pace
SBC DIGEST: Mississippi College becomes university; Longtime Oklahoma BCM director retires
Christians in India denied clean water, jobs, food in ongoing religious persecution
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More important than a perfect parent, Generation Alpha needs parents who model authentic faith, who are willing to pass on their faith to their children and are intentional in engaging them in conversations about hard issues with truth and grace... read more
School's out, but ministry is ramping up in North Carolina and beyond. N.C. Baptist churches are gearing up for a summer of gospel opportunities... read more