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FIRST-PERSON: Training for the souls of men | Baptist Press
Even more important than training for Special Ops or for life-saving surgery is training for the souls of men, Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, writes of the need for ministers to go to Bible school and/or seminary.
Megachurches Pay Senior Pastors Higher Salaries, Survey Finds. But There's a Twist
A new Leadership Network survey confirms that the larger a church, the higher the salary of its senior pastor. But does age also play a role in determining a senior pastor's salary?
Ga. religious liberty veto lamented, analyzed | Baptist Press
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's veto of a religious liberty bill March 28 has provoked a stream of responses from social conservatives.
Miss. adopts religious freedom bill | Baptist Press
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed into law a bill safeguarding the religious liberty of individuals and organizations who refuse to participate in same-sex weddings or gender identity transitions.
FLOYD: A Cooperative Program for today & the future | Baptist Press
Southern Baptist Convention President Ronnie Floyd shares five convictions why the Cooperative Program is needed for missions and ministry today and for the future.
Religious liberty focus of new study | Baptist Press
A growing number of Americans believe religious liberty is on the decline and that the nation's Christians face growing intolerance, according to survey by LifeWay Research. But those surveyed also noted American Christians complain too much.
FIRST-PERSON: Seeking God's will | Baptist Press
Texas Baptist leader Jim Richards relays the principles he uses for seeking to know God's will: the Bible, the Holy Spirit, godly counsel, preaching and teaching, and circumstances. "When our will is submitted to His will," Richards writes, "He will show us the proper path."
NFL, Apple object to Ga. religious liberty bill | Baptist Press
Georgia Baptists acknowledge the religious liberty bill passed by their state legislature isn't perfect. But they're urging their state's governor to sign it despite his hints of a veto and threats from the NFL that adopting the measure could disqualify Atlanta from hosting the Super Bowl.
The Trinity: Prof notes key biblical variations | Baptist Press
In a new book on the Trinity, Rick Durst, professor of historical theological at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, highlights the value of key variations in Scripture in the order of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
