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Baptist Press interviews Josh Powell
34+ min ago (1356+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is drawn from an interview with Josh Powell. You can watch the full interview here or listen to it here. ORLANDO (BP) " There are several aspects to serving as Southern Baptist Convention president, including being a…...
Maryland BCM student shares story of radical transformation
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (969+ words) Brandon Arnold once went through life with a "false assurance." Then, God began to change his heart and life. He recently preached his first sermon at Valley Baptist Church. TOWSON, Md. " Brandon Arnold, a Baptist Collegiate Ministry(BCM) student leader with…...
FIRST-PERSON: Freedom to counsel with conviction
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (454+ words) Counselors across the United States are breathing a collective sigh of relief following the Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar last month. For years, counselors operating from a biblical worldview have found themselves in an increasingly difficult position. For example,…...
Blackabys write sequel to "Experiencing God
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (1100+ words) JONESBORO, Georgia " A sequel to the best-selling "Experiencing God: Knowing and doing the will of God" is in production by Lifeway Christian Resources." It's written by Richard Blackaby, eldest son of Experiencing God's author, Henry Blackaby, and by Richard's two…...
Global Hunger Relief encourages church giving to meet needs, share Gospel around the world
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (560+ words) ALPHARETTA, Ga. " While ongoing wars grab the headlines, communities and families in several regions of the world fight their own daily battle to put food on their plates. Conflict in Sudan has displaced millions of people, leading to a massive…...
Supreme court protects mail-order, telehealth abortion pills as lower courts wrangle
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (220+ words) WASHINGTON (BP) " Telehealth and mail-order abortion pill prescriptions remain accessible as a case challenging the medication works its way through lower courts, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled May 14th. The high court extended its earlier stay of a Fifth Circuit Court of…...
Georgia governor signs clergy sexual abuse bill
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (275+ words) ATLANTA " Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation on Monday, May 11, adding clergy to Georgia's improper sexual contact statute, creating a pathway for prosecutors to pursue charges when ministers use positions of spiritual authority to obtain sexual contact through counseling relationships....
Japanese fellowship gathers in Los Angeles
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (555+ words) Attendees at Gardena-Torrance Japanese Southern Baptist Church gather during annual meeting of the Japanese Southern Baptist Churches in America gather to honor their pastor, Kiyohide Nonaka. LOS ANGELES " Zoom calls help, but the fellowship of Japanese Southern Baptist churches is…...
IMB trustees appoint 71 missionaries, look toward deep investment in Great Commission task
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (673+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " International Mission Board trustees appointed 71 fully supported missionaries during their May 13-14 meeting near Richmond. Missionaries approved for appointment will be recognized during a Sending Celebration Tuesday, June 9, at 10: 30 a. m. EDT during the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. The event…...
FROM THE SEMINARIES: Luncheons celebrate distinguished alumni, God's favor
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (848+ words) During the lunch hour of the second day of the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting June 11, the SBC's seminaries held individual luncheons for fellowship and celebration of what God is doing among students and faculty....