As churches make preparations for the statewide initiative ServeNC in early August, a church and association in northeastern North Carolina have agreed to commit upwards of $60,000 to neighboring churches as a way to encourage churches in the region to “ServeNC... read more
WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 24 in a case involving an Idaho law which bans nearly all abortions in the state. The case involves a challenge to the law, known as the “Defense of Life Act,” which makes it a felony for doctors to perform most abortions, except those performed when necessary to save the life of the mother... read more
NASHVILLE (BP) – Tennessee lawmakers have approved an “abortion trafficking” ban making it a Class A misdemeanor to transport minors out of state for abortions without parental consent, or to procure abortion pills for minors... read more
NASHVILLE (BP) – When asked about online chatter that claimed over half of its affiliated churches had left, Acts 29 responded that those reports are “extremely exaggerated.” The group, which is not directly connected to the Southern Baptist Convention but counts numerous Southern Baptist churches as part of its network, told Baptist Press in a statement that it expects its partnership renewal process to finish in early May... read more
WASHINGTON (BP) – President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package April 24 that drew bipartisan support for Israel, Ukraine and other allies, and pledged to begin sending weapons and military equipment to Ukraine within hours... read more
Passover festival of freedom marked amid war, rising antisemitism
Southeastern establishes the Charlotte Akin student aid fund
NC Baptists launch job board to connect churches with ministry leaders
Gateway celebrates Iorg’s 20 years, commissions him for EC service
Massive NAMB day of service makes big impact ‘for generations to come’
Since its founding, the Biblical Recorder has sought to serve as a trusted news source for N.C. Baptists... read more
Lifeway Research released a report this month on Southern Baptists’ views on political theology. The survey, which was sponsored by the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, looked at the views of Southern Baptist laity and key leaders and aimed to understand: the importance Southern Baptists place on various national issues their views on religious freedom their perspectives on the role of Christianity in government and public life It also explored attitudes toward specific constitutional rights and the extent to which respondents believe Christian values should influence legislation and public policies... read more
Reflecting on my childhood, it’s pretty clear to me that I grew up in the world of “cultural Christianity... read more