The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Respect for Marriage Act as early as the first week of September. The Act, which many of the bill’s opponents say is misnamed, would codify same-sex marriage into federal law. Some states, including Illinois, have already codified same-sex marriage into their state laws. While in other […]
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Reform implementation begins
The nine members of the successor to the SBC’s Sexual Abuse Task Force were named by new convention president Bart Barber of Texas after one month on the job. At the same time the list was made public, the South Carolina pastor who will lead implementation of abuse prevention reforms was advising local association leaders […]
BCHFS employee pleads guilty
A former staff member of the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services pled guilty to two counts of criminal sexual assault of a minor ages 13-17 in White County Circuit court on Wednesday. Daniel W. Lanning was arrested in April on four counts involving a teenager in his care at the Carmi facility. Two charges […]
Chicagoland ‘Glory’ event highlights God’s unchanging nature
“I need some exciting music.” Jackie Hill Perry paused on stage to ask the keyboardist playing softly behind her for a new tune to accompany her message on David and Goliath. “I need some exciting music,” she said, “because we’re talking about God fighting.” This particular fight was on behalf of His people the Israelites against […]
2023 VBS theme revealed
The VBS for next year is based on a fictional game, “Twists and Turns.” The theme was announced just ahead of the SBC meeting in Anaheim. “Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win!” Lifeway advertised in the big reveal. The game theme is used to teach five key […]
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