Truett McConnell trustees elect Larry Lyon as next president
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Truett McConnell University Board of Trustees on Tuesday (Feb. 2) unanimously elected Larry Lyon as the university’s ninth president during a special-called meeting at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board administration building in Alpharetta.
FIRST-PERSON: When failure no longer surprises us
Moral failure among pastors has become tragically familiar. What is perhaps most revealing is not that it continues to happen – Scripture already assumes the ongoing presence of sin – but that we still seem surprised when it does. Each new story is treated as an unthinkable collapse rather than a sober reminder of how fragile our assumptions about spiritual health can be.
Sold-out Abide Women’s Conference focuses on worship
A sold-out crowd of more than 1,200 women gathered for the fifth annual Abide Women’s Conference at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Jan. 30-31 to explore the theme “Women of Worship.”
‘Snow Angel Challenge’ spreads across North Carolina after historic winter storm
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — A lighthearted challenge issued by a western North Carolina pastor turned into a statewide movement of comedy and connection following this past weekend’s historic winter storm.
Messenger, childcare registration opens today for SBC26
ORLANDO (BP) – Pre-registration for messengers and childcare opens today as Southern Baptists continue preparations for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting, June 7-10 at the Orange County Convention Center.
South Carolina pastor Josh Powell to be nominated for SBC president in Orlando
NASHVILLE (BP) – South Carolina pastor Josh Powell will be nominated for SBC president at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando.
Intentional evangelism bears fruit at Georgia church
WINDER, Ga. — Over the course of seven services across three campuses, Bethlehem Church celebrated 33 baptisms between Jan. 15-18. Senior Pastor Jason Britt says the baptisms at Bethlehem Church campuses in Winder, Hoschton and Bishop are the result of intentional Gospel conversations, prayer and personal engagement.
Don Lemon, others arrested for roles in Cities Church disruption
LOS ANGELES – Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested early Friday morning for his role in the Jan. 18 disruption at Cities Church in St. Paul.
Groza says courage is required and provided by God for ministry
ONTARIO, Calif. -- During spring convocation January 29 at Gateway Seminary, President Adam Groza described the vital role of courage in faithful ministry.
2 women, 2 years, 25 countries with IMB Explorer program
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Ava Taylor* spent the past two years traveling across Europe as part of the International Mission Board’s Project 3000 Explorer initiative, seeking out unreached people groups and sharing the Gospel. The project’s goal is to ensure every people group has access to the message of Christ.
