FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – As pastors, church leaders and community members from across Cumberland County gathered at Arran Lake Baptist Church in Fayetteville on Thursday, May […]
Month: May 2024
Intolerance and the Riddle of Words
“I don’t understand why Christians have to be so intolerant of others.” I had just finished a moderated discussion on religious pluralism with an articulate […]
Ed Young Sr. retires from ministry
HOUSTON (BP) — Longtime pastor of Houston’s Second Baptist Church, Ed Young, Sr., has announced his retirement from preaching ministry. Young shared the announcement in […]
Queen placed on leave as federal inquiry continues
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Matt Queen, lead pastor of Friendly Avenue Baptist Church in Greensboro, has been placed on administrative leave while a federal investigation continues […]
BGCT Executive Board prepares for possible influx of out-of-state churches
BELTON, Texas (BP) – The Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Executive Board has affirmed the creation of a study group concerning out-of-state churches that […]
“The Vibrant Variety of God” ft. Fuller Theological Seminary’s David Emmanuel Goatley I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 35
In the thirty-fifth episode of the “Saturdays at Seven” conversation series, Todd Ream talks with David Emmanuel Goatley, President of Fuller Theological Seminary. Goatley opens […]
Louisiana Legislature passes bill to name abortion pills controlled substances
BATON ROUGE, La. (BP) – A bill to make abortion pills controlled substances received final approval of Louisiana legislators May 23, positioning the state to […]
Memorial Day: Chaplain’s three tours in Vietnam leave lasting scars
WESTFIELD, Ind. (BP) – The following was posted by Baptist Press on Feb. 18, 1966. Under the heading, “Navy Seeks Ministers as Chaplains”: “The Southern […]
India church hosts 700 kids for VBS despite upheaval
MANIPUR, India (BP) – Pulling off Vacation Bible School (VBS) for 700 children is a daunting challenge for most churches. Pulling off VBS for 700 […]