Timothy Cockes

NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Growing enrollment numbers, academic milestones and a thriving spiritual community highlighted 2024 for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College. “This has been the best year of my time at New Orleans so far,” said Jamie Dew, president of NOBTS and Leavell College. “We’re grateful for the momentum that we […]

NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is applauding a Dec. 18 Senate vote passing the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes several noteworthy wins for Southern Baptists.

NEW ORLEANS (BP) – Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Leavell College, reminded more than 200 graduates of the “why” behind ministry during the school’s fall graduation ceremonies Friday, Dec. 13.

NEW ORLEANS (BP) – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary held a 10th anniversary celebration for its Museum of the Bible and Archaeology on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

WASHINGTON (BP) – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Dec. 4 in United States v. Skrmetti, a case which will determine the constitutionality of a Tennessee law banning gender transition procedures or so-called “gender affirming care” for minors.

NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has filed an amicus brief in an upcoming Supreme Court case which will consider a Texas law requiring adult websites to verify the age of their users. 

NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has filed an amicus brief in an upcoming Supreme Court case which will decide the constitutionality of a Tennessee law banning gender transition procedures or so-called “gender affirming care” for minors.

NEW ORLEANS (BP) – The board of trustees for New Orleans Baptist Theology Seminary and Leavell College approved new faculty positions and heard a variety of positive reports during its fall meeting Oct. 8-9.

NASHVILLE (BP) – The latest series on the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) podcast focuses on the topic of mental health.

NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is partnering with several Baptist state conventions to provide resources for churches related to abortion ballot initiatives being considered in the upcoming election.