Pending: Illinois law to allow abortions through all nine months of pregnancy Several Southern states and Missouri became the latest to approve anti-abortion measures, with an ultimate goal of challenging Roe v. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers stepped up their efforts to move forward on a bill that would expand abortion […]
Out of the bubble, into the world
Today’s Christian college students are challenging a common misconception Spend any time on a Christian college campus and students there will probably fill you in on the major knock against their chosen school: it’s a bubble. The term is used to describe the sheltered environment that nurtures them while they’re in school, but may not […]
Pending legislation in Texas would protect churches that report abuse allegations
Baptists authored bill now before Texas Senate Southern Baptists initiated a measure they hope the Texas Senate will vote to approve before the May 27 end of their current session. The bill, Baptist Press reported, would protect charitable organizations, their volunteers, and independent contractors from liability when disclosing credible sexual abuse allegations to prospective employers, […]
LifeWay stores: losing a trusted source
The announcement that LifeWay Christian Resources will close its brick-and-mortar stores by the end of the year dismayed many Southern Baptists who have long shopped the shelves for books, music, and Lord’s Supper wafers. The reaction was predictable—it’s sad to lose a trusted source of information and resources. What some seem to be missing even […]
Disaster Relief engaged in multi-week response to Midwest flooding
Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief teams are scheduled through May to help homeowners clean up after massive flooding across the Midwest. Meanwhile, more recent flooding following a broken levee in Davenport is presenting new difficulties, and the possible need for more assistance. In April, a team of 10 volunteers set up an Incident Command Center at […]
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