A recent study by Barna had good news and bad news for increasingly polarized Americans. More than 90% of U.S. adults say they welcome different ways of thinking about important topics. But 51% also say their ideas are usually better than other people’s ideas, up from 31% who said so in 2015. And 36% say […]
During pandemic, IBSA stays connected through online gatherings
The first webinar in IBSA’s Church Helps series dropped March 19 to help church leaders navigate the Coronavirus pandemic. Church Helps is also the name of the webpage created to share resources and encouragement as churches seek to do the work of ministry in a uncertain times. The webinars will livestream at IBSA.org/church-helps on Tuesdays […]
Church destroyed in fire
For the second time in two weeks, an historic Southern Baptist church building in Marion County was damaged by fire. On July 15, the sanctuary of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Centralia was destroyed in a fire caused by a lightning strike. Read…
Thanks, Dorothy
Had you seen her surrounded by friends and well-wishers at a ladies’ tea in Dallas, it would have been hard to imagine Dorothy Patterson had just lived through a very difficult few months. The former first lady of Southwestern Seminary’s presence there is telling about her legacy in Southern Baptist life. For those watching over […]
Task force report clarifies Baptist position on evangelism
Taking the gospel to the world is a critical task—one that will require Baptists to work together, reported a task force appointed by outgoing SBC President Steve Gaines. The group, named by Gaines at last year’s annual meeting, presented their report in Dallas, where it was adopted by messengers. Before the vote, the task force […]
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