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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

Wind severely damages church building in Greenville

Straight-line winds seriously damaged a church building about 50 miles northeast of Dallas.

06/24/2019 - By Ken Camp

Publisher asserts China tariffs could lead to ‘Bible tax’ in US

The parent company of the two largest Bible publishers in the United States has warned the Trump administration that proposed tariffs on China would amount to a “Bible tax.”

06/24/2019 - By Emily McFarlan Miller / Religion News Service

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

Churchgoers split on visibility of their faith

Spiritual topics aren’t a part of regular conversations with fellow believers for many Protestant churchgoers, but most seem at least somewhat confident others know they’re a Christian.

06/20/2019 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

Supreme Court says WWI cross can stand on government land

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that a 40-foot cross erected as a World War I memorial can remain on government property in Bladensburg, Md.

06/20/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

La Convención Hispana se enfoca en discipulado financiero

“Abundancia” es el tema de la reunión anual que la Convención Hispana Bautista de Texas tendrá este 23-25 de Junio en McAllen, la cual marcará el principio de un énfasis anual en discipulado financiero.

06/19/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

TBM responds after storms hit North Texas

When high winds hit North Texas on consecutive weekends, Texas Baptist Men disaster relief volunteers responded with chainsaws and heavy equipment to remove fallen trees from homes.

06/19/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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

Hispanic Convention focuses on financial discipleship

“Abundancia” is the theme of the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas annual meeting June 23-25 in McAllen, which marks the beginning of a yearlong emphasis on financial discipleship.

06/19/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter