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ERLC calls pending ruling ‘monumental’ for transitioning minors

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Washington, D.C. | Protestors on both sides of the debate massed outside the U.S. Supreme Court building Dec. 4, chanting and singing “Sweet Caroline” loud enough to drown out the reporters’ live shots. Inside, the justices heard arguments in a case which will determine the constitutionality of a Tennessee law banning gender transition procedures for […]

ERLC calls pending ruling ‘monumental’ for trans minors

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Washington, D.C. | Protestors on both sides of the debate massed outside the U.S. Supreme Court building Dec. 4, chanting and singing “Sweet Caroline” loud enough to drown out the reporters’ live shots. Inside, the justices heard arguments in a case which will determine the constitutionality of a Tennessee law banning gender transition procedures for […]

Probation lifted for HLGU

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Hannibal, Mo. | Cheers in a chapel service greeted the announcement that an independent agency that accredits degree-granting institutions in the United States has removed Hannibal-LaGrange University from probation. An assessment team with the Higher Learning Commission noted the efforts of the Missouri Baptist Convention-affiliated school, HGLU reported. Those steps included “diligent work toward financial health, […]

Former Southern Baptist pastor tapped as ambassador to Israel

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West Palm Beach, Fla. | 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. “I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, has been […]

Annie Armstrong, Lottie Moon offerings reach highest point in history

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Generosity among Southern Baptists remains strong as evidenced by the most recent Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering totals. When the books closed on the SBC’s 2023-24 fiscal year Sept. 30, the Annie offering totaled $74.7 million, and the Lottie offering totaled $206.8 million – record highs for both. The openhanded giving through […]