Baptists and the struggle for religious freedom (Part 4): After the Revolution
The passage of the First Amendment, ratified in 1791, was the end of a long struggle for Religious Freedom in America.
As quake death toll rises, Send Relief assists Venezuelan Baptists
CARACAS, Venezuela – Devastating news continues streaming out of Venezuela as the death toll keeps rising. Many suspect the June 30 total of 1,719 victims may only be scratching the surface of the total loss of life from last week’s earthquakes.
Lifeway’s FUGE Camps celebrate 2 millionth camper
RIDGECREST, N.C. – This week Lifeway Christian Resources celebrated the 2 millionth camper to attend FUGE Camps since its launch in 1979.
FIRST-PERSON: Stewarding freedom beyond 250
As we celebrate this semiquincentennial, may we be reminded that we are the receivers, not givers of our liberties.
Supreme Court decision upholds states’ rights for women in sports
WASHINGTON (BP) – A Supreme Court ruling today over two cases out of Idaho and West Virginia upheld the rights of schools to determine gender according to biological sex, and not by gender identity, when it comes to sports.
World Cup watch party scores goal for church and community
IRVING, Texas (BP) – While hosting a watch party for the England vs. Panama game during the World Cup on June 27, MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church realized the opportunity for the church to connect with the community as surrounding neighborhoods gathered for a fun evening of international football and fellowship.
1,000 homes restored: NC Baptists on Mission marks Helene rebuild milestone
SWANNANOA, N.C. — Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated communities across western North Carolina, N.C. Baptists on Mission has reached a major milestone in the ongoing rebuild efforts in the region by completing work on its 1,000th home.
Missionary risks rise as AI, data sharing, biometric technology proliferate
NASHVILLE (BP) – An era of heightened missionary security is upon us. This year’s SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando made that evident.
FIRST-PERSON: Why we still need pro-life advocacy four years after Dobbs
Unquestionably, the Dobbs decision changed the landscape of the pro-life movement. However, the foundation of the ruling itself was not a commitment to uphold the sanctity of life, but a commitment to faithfully interpret the Constitution.
Slavic presence grows in SBC
The number of Slavic churches partnering with the Southern Baptist Convention is on the rise.
