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Video links SBC leaders to ‘Trojan horse of social justice’

A video posted by a neo-Calvinist group paints Beth Moore, Russell Moore and others as part of a conspiracy to introduce social justice advocacy into evangelical churches.

07/26/2019 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

After hurricane, churches tap technology to stay connected

Louisiana Baptist pastors employed social media to reach out to congregations they had urged stay home out of safety concerns in the face of Hurricane Barry— with dining room tables, home offices and vacant worship centers serving as pulpits.

07/16/2019 - By Ken Camp

New Mexico Baptists continue to aid migrants

Since U.S. Customs and Border Protection began releasing asylum-seeking migrants in New Mexico, at least eight churches affiliated with the Baptist Convention of New Mexico have provided, or are currently providing, assistance to migrants.

07/05/2019 - By Ken Camp

Former missionary Aderholt pleads guilty in assault case

Former Southern Baptist missionary, minister and state convention worker Mark Aderholt pleaded guilty July 2 in a plea deal related to the sexual assault of a minor two decades ago.

07/05/2019 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Mormon pageant draws evangelical witnesses

Four hundred evangelical witnesses, including Southern Baptists, sought to share their faith with Mormons who attended the “Mormon Miracle” pageant in Manti, Utah, during the pageant’s 53rd and final year.

07/01/2019 - By Karen L. Willoughby

Mandrell elected as LifeWay president

LifeWay Christian Resources trustees unanimously elected Ben Mandrell as the organization’s 10th president during a called meeting June 28 in Atlanta.

07/01/2019 - By Ken Camp

Woman sues Southwestern Seminary and Paige Patterson

A woman who says she was stalked and repeatedly raped at gunpoint by a male student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014 and 2015 has filed suit against the seminary and its former president, Paige Patterson.

06/25/2019 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Baxley challenges CBF to daring faith and greater giving

Paul Baxley, executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, celebrated the “capacity of local congregations to serve God in their communities” while also challenging churches to increase gifts to global CBF missions causes.

06/24/2019 - By Ken Camp

Ben Mandrell nominated as LifeWay president/CEO

Colorado pastor Ben Mandrell unanimously was recommended as the next president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources by the trustees’ presidential search committee.

06/24/2019 - By Ken Camp

CBF honors Paynter, hears missions and ministry reports

Attendees at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship general assembly honored retired Executive Coordinator Suzii Paynter and heard reports and updates on CBF missions and ministries.

06/21/2019 - By Ken Camp

CBF general assembly includes focus on racial justice

The 2019 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship general assembly included a day focused on racial justice, including a worship service featuring testimonies from pastors deeply engaged in racial justice and reconciliation.

06/21/2019 - By Ken Camp

CBF Governing Board looks to future prior to general assembly

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Governing Board met June 18 ahead of the 2019 CBF General Assembly in Birmingham, Ala., to hear reports and welcome new Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley and incoming Moderator Kyle Reese.

06/19/2019 - By Ken Camp