LEGAL DIGEST: WV’s abortion pill restriction upheld; Planned Parenthood defunding still on hold
U.S. appeals court upholds West Virginia restriction on abortion pill sales; Federal judge issues new injunction blocking Planned Parenthood defunding.
NEWS DIGEST: Free abuse-related training for churches; Planned Parenthood defunding on hold
Lifeway program connects churches with free training in abuse prevention, response By Aaron Earls/Lifeway BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Many churches have begun using background checks to help prevent abuse, but fewer are trained in reporting potential abuse. Lifeway Christian Resources and Clear Investigative Advantage (CIA) hope to help congregations do both. According to the 2023 Annual […]
SBC DIGEST: Holman to release women’s notetaking Bible; Hundreds attend Va. church tech conference
Revive Our Hearts, Holman Bibles partner in Bible designed for notetaking; One-day church tech conference draws from several states.
CP giving hovering around 3% below budget
NASHVILLE (BP) – Cooperative Program giving in June was 3 percent below budget, reflecting a trend this fiscal year as year-to-date giving has held steady at roughly 3 percent below budget goals for several months.
Prayer resource available as hopes for Middle East peace are high
NASHVILLE (BP) – Many Christians have taken a posture of prayer during the recent weeks as tensions have escalated to rocket blasts by Israel, Iran and the United States.
SBC DIGEST: SBC25 recap resources; O’Brien, Dodd award recipients
2025 SBC Annual Meeting recap slides and video available to church; Ketner recognized for ‘unwavering commitment to the Great Commission’; Union honors Shaddix with Dodd Award during SBC meeting.
WRAP-UP: SBC25 in Dallas marked by celebration, debate
DALLAS (BP) – More than 18,000 people gathered at the Dallas convention center for the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting under the theme “Hold Fast” from Hebrews 10 and an urging from SBC President Clint Pressley to cling to what makes Southern Baptists unique.
Messengers hear seminary updates
DALLAS (BP) -- The six Southern Baptist seminaries gave reports to messengers in the final session of the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting.
2025 Committee on Committees report released
DALLAS (BP) – The 2025 Committee on Committees has released its report.
Committee on Nominations report released
DALLAS (BP) – The Committee on Nominations has released its 2025 report.