New Mexico Children’s Home Offering Seminary for Houseparents | Baptist Press
PORTALES, N.M. (BP) – Some ideas are so simple, so needed and so good, it’s hard to figure out why it took so long to think of them.
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George O. Wood, former Assemblies of God leader, dies after 4 month battle with cancer
George O. Wood, the former general superintendent of the Assemblies of God who saw the denomination grow considerably at a time when most religious groups in the United States were in decline, passed away from cancer at age 80.
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Congregations leave Reformed Church in America to form new denomination amid LGBT debate
After months of preparation, a theologically conservative denomination has broken away from the Reformed Church in America, with 43 congregations joining the new body on New Year’s Day.
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Summit Church fires executive pastor for stealing $1K from Christmas Eve offering
Summit Church, a multi-campus congregation in Florida, has fired Jim Hines, one of their executive pastors, after he was caught stealing from a Christmas Eve offering and admitted it wasn’t his first time.
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Vatican tightens Covid-19 restrictions, applies mandatory vaccination
The Vatican has made vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for employees and visitors wishing to enter the Vatican Museums and gardens.
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Billy Graham’s granddaughter suffers 2 heart attacks caused by ‘broken heart syndrome’
Rachel-Ruth Lotz, the granddaughter of the late evangelist Billy Graham, was rushed to the hospital this week following a heart attack caused by a rare condition.
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Most pastors say leader development, ‘people’s apathy’ are issues they need to address: survey
Developing leadership, connecting with the unchurched and tackling apathy are among the top needs that pastors believe need to be addressed, according to newly released data from Lifeway Research.
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Former Assemblies of God leader George Wood dies aged 80
Wood died after a four-month battle with stage 4 cancer.
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UK resident gets Texas-sized welcome, baptism after watching services online | Baptist Press
WEATHERFORD, Texas (BP) – U.K. resident Samantha (Sammy) Scott has Texas-themed decor throughout her home in Southampton, about 80 miles southwest of London. Now she has Texas-sized memories of her baptism at Greenwood Baptist Church – the culmination of a spiritual journey that started at a Hill Country dude ranch…
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NEWS DIGEST: McRaney lawsuit will continue; Krol court appearance postponed | Baptist Press
McRaney lawsuit to continue after summary judgment denied; Krol court appearance postponed,
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FIRST-PERSON: 5 ways to pray for your pastor | Baptist Press
FAIRVIEW, Texas (BP) – Many years ago, someone asked Charles Spurgeon why he was so successful. His response? “Because my people pray for me.”
