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January 26, 2022
By Aaron Earls Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — As trustees gathered via Zoom, Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO Ben Mandrell shared significant ways in which God has continued to bless the organization and highlighted decisions guiding the future. In their semiannual meeting January 25, Lifeway’s trustees also heard details of strong first-quarter ministry […]
January 19, 2022
By Caroline Anderson IMB writer The pandemic provided an opportunity for Panamanian believers to truly love their neighbors and show Christ’s love through their actions. Tim Louderback, who serves in Panama with the International Mission Board, said Christians picked up medicine and bought groceries for their non-Christian neighbors who were fearful or unable to leave […]
January 12, 2022
By Tom Strode Baptist Press Editor’s note: Jan. 16 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention. Resources for churches are available here. NASHVILLE — Many Southern Baptists will observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday this year in their churches with the hope the court decision that legalized abortion nationwide may be only […]
December 2, 2021
By Aaron Earls Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Most people in America may hang Christmas decorations and exchange gifts on Dec. 25, but few say they could give all the details about the biblical Christmas story. A Lifeway Research study finds nine in 10 U.S. adults say they celebrate Christmas, including many non-Christians. Overall, 91 percent […]
December 2, 2021
By Tom Strode Baptist Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court’s oral arguments on Dec. 1 left pro-life advocates hopeful the justices are poised to uphold a state ban on abortion after 15 weeks’ gestation and possibly to overturn long-standing decisions in support of legalized abortion nationwide. During a nearly two-hour session, conservative justices questioned […]
November 19, 2021
By Tom Strode Baptist Press JACKSON — For Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, partnering with the Psalm 139 Project in the placement of ultrasound machines at pregnancy resource centers in the state is one manifestation of what he describes as a long-standing desire. Speaking on Nov. 12 in Jackson, Lee told an audience gathered at the […]
November 11, 2021
By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission, said he needed a “mulligan.” During last week’s “Ask Randy” webinar, hosted by the TBMB, Davis was asked the question: “What is going on with the Southern Baptist Convention?” Davis answered the inquiry, but later said he […]
November 8, 2021
By Brandon Porter Baptist Press LOUISVILLE — The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit Friday against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to block Pres. Biden’s enforcement of a mandate requiring employees of private employers be vaccinated against COVID-19. “It is unacceptable for the […]
November 4, 2021
By Timothy Cockes Baptist Press ALLEN, Texas — An amendment to the Texas constitution prohibiting the state government from imposing limits on religious worship services passed with 62 percent of the vote on Nov. 2. The legislation came in response to government restrictions on houses of worship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposition 3 (officially termed […]
November 3, 2021
By Brandon Porter Baptist Press NASHVILLE — The trustees of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee are planning to meet in special session on Nov. 10, according to Chairman Rolland Slade. The announcement of the meeting was issued Wednesday (Nov. 3). “We want to formally vote for our new officers and appoint vice chairs and […]
November 3, 2021
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today GEORGETOWN, Ky. — The Board of Trustees of Georgetown College terminated the employment of William A. Jones as president of the college amid allegations of inappropriate conduct, the school announced on Tuesday. On Oct. 31, the college learned of allegations of a sexual assault of a female college employee, inappropriate […]
November 2, 2021
By Aaron Earls Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, online worship services were a novel concept for many churches. In the almost two years since, however, churches have adapted and reached new people with the adoption of digital streaming. According to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research, 45 percent […]