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Summit hires outside firm to review findings of internal investigation
Diana Chandler, Baptist Press
January 22 2021
The Summit Church has retained the services of an outside firm to perform an independent review of specific actions taken by Pastor Bryan Loritts in his handling of 2010 sexual misconduct allegations against his then-brother-in-law at a Memphis church Loritts pastored... read more
ERLC: Biden’s initial executive orders a mixed bag
Tom Strode, Baptist Press
January 22 2021
President Joe Biden’s actions on his first day in the White House produced both praise and objection from the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC). Biden signed 17 executive orders or memoranda Jan... read more
Lifeway launches new branding, website enhancements
Carol Pipes, Lifeway Christian Resources
January 22 2021
In an effort to highlight a new season of ministry, Lifeway Christian Resources unveiled a new logo and began a significant update and refresh of its website this month. This is the first major rebrand since the organization changed its name in 1998... read more
Looking in the rearview mirror
Richard Hipps, Trinity Baptist Church
January 22 2021
A few years ago, a church member’s mother from North Carolina visited our church in Tennessee. When I introduced myself, she asked, “Pastor, do you remember a woman named Lois Pendley?” I replied, “Yes, I do... read more
IMB to host virtual Sending Celebration Feb. 3
IMB Staff
January 22 2021
IMB will host another virtual Sending Celebration to allow Southern Baptists to collectively rejoice in 33 missionaries being sent to the nations. Join on Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. EST on imb.org, Facebook live or on the IMB Advance the Kingdom app... read more
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Opinion
Editorial
Missions in the next generation
Missions in the next generation
Seth Brown, BR Executive Editor
December 31 2020
The Great Commission is the heartbeat of Southern Baptist life. It is the reason why our churches choose to lock arms together in partnership... read more
Voices
Looking in the rearview mirror
Looking in the rearview mirror
Richard Hipps, Trinity Baptist Church
January 22 2021
A few years ago, a church member’s mother from North Carolina visited our church in Tennessee. When I introduced myself, she asked, “Pastor, do you remember a woman named Lois Pendley?” I replied, “Yes, I do... read more
In Focus
Resolve to pray for and encourage your pastor in the new year
Resolve to pray for and encourage your pastor in the new year
Milton A. Hollifield Jr., BSC Executive Director-Treasurer
January 04 2021
Happy New Year! I know those are welcome words for many of us, myself included. Given the events of the past year, we are all ready to return to some semblance of normal, although normal will undoubtedly look different than it has in the past... read more
Teen chooses adoption, remains a part of her daughter's life
Blake Ragsdale, Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina
January 12 2021
Gathered: How one family answered the call of community
Liz Tablazon, BR Assistant Editor
January 11 2021
PODCAST: Brown discusses Christian journalism & conspiracy theories
Biblical Recorder Staff
January 08 2021
Southeastern family mourns loss of 11-year-old swept away by floodwaters
Joe Fisher, WRAL
January 05 2021
Samaritan’s Purse opens field hospital ‘in our own backyard’
Biblical Recorder Staff
January 04 2021
