National
LifeWay to host first Women's Leadership Forum in the West
Joy Allmond, LifeWay Christian Resources
December 13 2019
The LifeWay Women's Leadership Forum will make its western debut at Mariner's Church in Irvine, Calif., Feb. 20-21. Since the inception of the forum, LifeWay Christian Resources has hosted thousands of women in the Nashville area and at Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina... read more
Southern Seminary expands programs
SBTS Staff
December 13 2019
In an effort to make its doctoral studies program available to pastor-theologians everywhere, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary announced it is installing new doctor of philosophy modular concentrations in biblical studies and historical and theological studies... read more
YouVersion announces top Bible verse of 2019
Tess Schoonhoven, Baptist Press
December 13 2019
YouVersion Bible app announced its most popular verse of 2019, Philippians 4:6: "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done... read more
Hobby Lobby and Green Family donate campus to OBU
OBU Staff
December 13 2019
Hobby Lobby and the Green Family formally announced their donation of the former St. Gregory's University (SGU) campus to Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) during a special event Wednesday, Dec. 11... read more
Justice reform, ministry urged at ERLC event
Tom Strode, Baptist Press
December 12 2019
Reform of the criminal justice system and ministry to prisoners both provide important opportunities for Christian involvement, panelists said at a Southern Baptist-sponsored forum in Nashville. Spokesmen from the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), Tennessee Gov... read more
