FIRST-PERSON: What a resounding testimony will do for you | Baptist Press
JACKSON, Miss. (BP) – A resounding testimony of faith in Jesus Christ will get you into more trouble than you’ve ever been in, in your life.
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Southwest Baptist University retains accreditation amid probationary status | Baptist Press
BOLIVAR, Mo. (BP) – The sanctioning agency for Southwest Baptist University acknowledges that while the school, which is aligned with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC), has moved toward resolving concerns raised by the Higher Learning Commission, more time is needed before a return to full accreditation.
‘Gas on God’: DC megachurch helps hundreds of commuters pay at the pump
A megachurch in Washington, D.C. recently helped over 200 commuters pay for gas expenses as prices at the pump are rising across the United States.
USCCB considering ‘teaching document’ urging Catholic politicians to ‘embody church teaching’
U.S. Catholic Bishops are expected to vote this week on a proposed document focused on the meaning of communion that could call for Catholic public servants to “embody Church teaching.”
Send Network’s Dhati Lewis leaving NAMB for new project | Baptist Press
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) – At the end of this year, Dhati Lewis, president of the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) church planting arm, Send Network, will transition from his position to devote himself to launching BLVD (“Boulevard”), an initiative to empower disciple-makers serving majority-minority, multiethnic communities.
FIRST-PERSON: 8 reasons to hire an interim pastor | Baptist Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – When a pastor leaves, it can be a difficult time for the church. Even if the pastor’s departure is somewhat desired by the church, it is still a very challenging season. One of the keys for success is for the church to hire a good interim…
Carl Lentz’s wife says she suffered from depression, PTSD after cheating scandal
Laura Lentz, the wife of former Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz, has opened up about how she suffered from worsening depression and PTSD after her husband was fired from the global megachurch due to alleged moral failures and infidelity last November.
Queen remembers people who face hardship for their faith
The Queen has paid tribute to people suffering for their faith in a message to mark Nayrouz, the Coptic New Year.
Sexual Abuse Task Force provides update, says Guidepost is making ‘significant progress’ | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Sexual Abuse Task Force investigating the potential mishandling of sexual abuse claims by the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee gave an update on their website Nov. 11. The task force is partnering with Guidepost Solutions to conduct the third-party investigation.
YouVersion Bible app amasses over 500M installs on devices worldwide
The popular Bible mobile app YouVersion has amassed over 500 million installs after starting as one of only 200 free apps in the iOS App Store in 2008.
