Trump selects former Southern Baptist pastor, chaplain to lead Veterans Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BP) — President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a former Southern Baptist pastor to be the next head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
How prayer fights back against trouble
Most Americans pray, and many pray every day; but what do we pray about? Not surprisingly, according to Lifeway research, 74 percent of Americans pray for their own needs and difficulties. Predictably, most people pray for their own problems, since troubles and challenges are common to everyone.
Bible Study: God provides what we need for spiritual battle
We may view the Lord’s prayer as an invitation to God, but it really is an invitation to us; a call for us to participate in God’s purposes in His creation.
Power of prayer boosts work around the world
Someone recently asked me, “What does it mean to have people praying for you?” It's a very timely question. You are about to pray for my ministry, Project 3000, and so many others as part of Week of Prayer for international missions beginning Dec. 1, and I want to say, “Thank you.” But I also want you to see why this is so important.
Hannibal-LaGrange University removed from probation
HANNIBAL, Mo. (BP) — An independent agency that accredits degree-granting institutions in the United States has removed Hannibal-LaGrange University from probation.
‘Shoulders were a little straighter’ after next gen volunteers helped Florida church
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Like many churches in the path of Hurricane Milton, Tri-City Baptist Church in Punta Gorda was hit hard. On Friday, Oct. 11, the morning after the storm, volunteers from the church began dry-out efforts from storm flooding. By Sunday, they were feeling tired and weary.
FIRST-PERSON: Feeling thankful is not enough
Have you ever considered that we could be thankful and never give thanks? Imagine having a heart full of gratitude but never expressing your thankfulness.
Chris Turner named editor of Baptist and Reflector
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Chris Turner, director of communications for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board since 2014, has been named editor of the Baptist and Reflector.
Mississippi College changes name, shutters football program
CLINTON, Miss. (BP) — Mississippi College will become Mississippi Christian University, a statement from the school’s board of trustees announced on Nov. 18.
MBTS extends 100% tuition scholarships for 105 first-year students
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has announced that full-tuition scholarships for first-year master’s students in For the Church Cohorts will be extended to incoming students in the 2025-26 academic year.
