June 6, 2018
Cake baker's 7-2 SCOTUS win affirms religious libertyJune 5, 2018 by Tom Strode, Baptist Press | |
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered an important, if not wide-ranging, victory for religious liberty June 4 in its continuing faceoff with sexual liberty. In a 7-2 opinion, a high court majority ... READ MORE |
String of statements dispute details of Patterson's firingJune 5, 2018 by Seth Brown, BR Content Editor | |
The specifics of what led to Paige Patterson’s removal from leadership at SWBTS have been scarce, largely due to closed-door trustee meetings and confidential student files ... READ MORE |
Gaines sees God at work amid SBC's trialsJune 5, 2018 by David Roach, Baptist Press | |
Despite turmoil related to terminations and resignations of “several” Southern Baptists “from key positions of leadership,” Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines says ... READ MORE |
ACP: Worship attendance rises, baptisms declineJune 4, 2018 by Lisa Cannon Green, Facts & Trends | |
The SBC expanded by more than 270 churches in 2017. More people showed up for weekly worship services, and congregations gave more generously. However ... READ MORE |
National CP 3.59% ahead of projection
David Sills resigns leadership roles
Evangelists: 'Harvest events' counter SBC baptism decline
Hemphill: Racial reconciliation – the way forward
K. Allan Blume BR Editor | Pray, Pray, Pray! In a few days, messengers from Southern Baptist churches will meet in Dallas, Texas to hear reports and conduct our convention’s business. The occasion is typically packed with meetings, fellowship, encouragement, inspiration, information and challenge. Sometimes moments of despair and disheartenment shroud the more positive highlights. This year we will begin the convention on a low note. Let me quickly clarify – there are some outstanding, positive things happening prior to the opening gavel of the business sessions. Crossover Dallas will focus on sharing the gospel with thousands in the area who do not know Christ and hosting a large Harvest America Rally with Greg Laurie on Sunday evening, June 10. The Pastors’ Conference on Sunday and Monday has the potential to set a positive tone for the convention through strong preaching and worshipful music. But some grave concerns have spread like wildfire across our convention. There’s concern about the way we are handling some issues and some people. A lot has been said to make the presidential election the most divisive in decades. While most of us want to jump in the fray and fix everything, only God can resolve the problems we face. Our role is to humble ourselves and pray. We must pray. In this story by Baptist Press correspondent David Roach, SBC president Steve Gaines said he sees hopeful signs. He sees God at work through our trials. That’s the way God works. His glory shines brightest in our darkest hours. So, please pray that God’s presence will be obvious in our relationships and throughout all of the convention’s events. Click here to follow convention events that we outlined in the Digital Edition of the Biblical Recorder. Click here to watch the live stream of the full convention. Your Biblical Recorder staff will be live in Dallas, and our social media manager will keep you informed through Twitter and Facebook. We're here to serve you. Pray for us. Pray for the messengers of the SBC! People need to know! Email me: [email protected] Follow me on Twitter Follow the Biblical Recorder on Twitter |