Bill defunding Planned Parenthood ‘cause for celebration’
Washington (BP) – A budget reconciliation bill defunding Planned Parenthood and enacting several other Southern Baptist priorities was signed into law Friday (July 4) by President Trump.
SEBTS cohorts share unlikely ministry 20 years later
ANTARCTICA – For the small number of believers at McMurdo Station in Antarctica, the transition from one military chaplain to another can bring with it a degree of trepidation and uncertainty. However, when the transition included two Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary alumni, things looked different.
Bible Study: Winning when the world discounts you
David was quickly discounted as a rival for the giant Goliath in the biblical account, but David viewed the challenge differently. Perhaps the story is widely known because David’s reliance on God tipped the scales.
FIRST-PERSON: Liberty for all – a Baptist distinctive
As the echoes of Fourth of July fireworks fade and we turn our attention to the week ahead, Southern Baptists also will take a moment to celebrate a key freedom that Americans have long enjoyed and that Baptists have continually sought to defend.
Former addict plants church in needy Missouri community
GOODMAN, Mo. – John Bartholomew never wanted to spend the night in the room where his brother died from withdrawals.
Churches have a role in showing hope after Idaho shooting, says pastor
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (BP) – After finishing up Sunday morning services as pastor at Freedom Fellowship Church on June 29, Jeremy Scott and his wife, Jennifer, left town for a well-deserved trip to a cabin near the Canadian border to celebrate their 28th anniversary. On their way, they noticed several police cars headed back toward town.
Compassion, Gospel can’t be overlooked after Penn’s decision to change records
PHILADELPHIA (BP) – The transgender revolution has made promises it is unable to deliver and will bring forward many still looking for their identity.
Explainer: Supreme Court upholds Texas law protecting kids from pornography
In a 6-3 decision authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to implement age-verification laws to protect minors is constitutional.
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.
