STATE MEETINGS: Hawaii, West Virginia
Hawaii Pacific annual meeting reflects its rich heritage; West Virginia celebrates ‘family on mission’ impact.
Trump taps Huckabee as ambassador to Israel
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (BP) – President Donald Trump announced today (Nov. 12) that he will appoint former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel during Trump’s second administration, which will begin upon his inauguration Jan. 20, 2025.
STATE MEETINGS: Minnesota-Wisconsin, Wyoming
Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptists celebrate outgoing director Endel; Wyoming gathers to encourage each other.
STATE MEETINGS: Michigan, Mississippi
Michigan Baptists elect new executive director; Mississippi Baptists see largest gathering since 2016.
STATE MEETINGS: North Carolina, Iowa
NC Baptists celebrate sending, pray for Helene victims; Iowa Baptists celebrate unity in God's Word.
More than $14 million given through CP as new budget year begins
NASHVILLE (BP) – Cooperative Program giving for the first month of the fiscal year totaled more than $14 million but fell short of the monthly goal. October giving was 3.65 percent below the budgeted amount.
LEGAL UPDATE: Hunt, Sills trials pushed back
Hunt lawsuit parties to meet again in May 2025; Sills trial scheduled for early 2026.
FROM THE SEMINARIES: MBTS launches Institute for Preaching; Mohler delivers Spurgeon lectures
MBTS launches Institute for Preaching and Preachers; Mohler delivers Spurgeon Lectures on Biblical Preaching at MBTS.
STATE MEETINGS: Kansas-Nebraska, Arkansas
Kansas-Nebraska meeting focuses on partnership, worship; Arkansas Baptists celebrate God’s faithfulness.
Nov. 10 a special day to focus on widows, orphans
Southern Baptists have set aside Sunday, Nov. 9, to focus on caring for widows and orphans.
