ERLC files amicus brief supporting Tennessee law banning gender transition procedures for minors
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.
NOBTS trustees approve new faculty, hear positive reports
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.
Mental health focus of latest ERLC podcast series
NASHVILLE (BP) – The latest series on the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) podcast focuses on the topic of mental health.
ERLC partners with state conventions to provide resources on abortion ballot initiatives
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.
NOBTS back in operation after Hurricane Francine
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College have returned to full operation after Hurricane Francine hit the campus on Wednesday evening, Sept. 11. Monday (Sept. 16) marked the first day classes and offices operated as normal following the storm.
ERLC urges Congress to consider Southern Baptist priorities as funding deadline approaches
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has sent a letter urging Congress to consider the priorities of Southern Baptists as funding negotiations for the 2025 fiscal year continue.
ERLC urges Congress to consider Southern Baptist priorities during National Defense Authorization Act negotiations
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has sent a letter urging Congress to consider several Southern Baptist priorities amid ongoing negotiations for the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination
CHICAGO (BP) – Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination during her Thursday night (Aug. 22) speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
Dew exhorts students to ‘live wisely’ at NOBTS convocation
NEW ORLEANS, Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College, exhorted new and returning NOBTS students to “live wisely” during the schools’ fall convocation service.
ERLC challenges IOC to evaluate closing ceremony content
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is challenging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to evaluate its plans for the upcoming closing ceremony (Sunday, Aug. 11) and remove any content that would disrespect Christianity.
