Richmond, Va. | After receiving the resignation of Dr. David Platt, IMB president, to be effective at the Sept. 27, 2018, trustee meeting, the Executive Committee of the board of trustees of the International Mission Board voted in a special meeting Sept. 13 to approve Dr. Clyde Meador as interim president starting Sept. 27, subject […]
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Abortion draws spotlight at Kavanaugh hearings
Abortion drew the spotlight Sept. 4 as the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings opened for judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. The Judiciary Committee’s top Democrat, Dianne Feinstein of California, expressed concern about Kavanaugh’s seeming willingness to restrict abortion rights, and more than 30 […]
Illinois leaders remembered
Following his death Aug. 1 in Maryville, Tenn., former IBSA director of worship Allen Mashbern was remembered for his kindness, musical talent, and commitment to training the next generation of church musicians. Mashbern, 70, joined the IBSA staff in 1986, after serving as minister of music to churches in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida. […]
Baker back in court
Colorado baker Jack Phillips, who found favor with the Supreme Court this summer after he refused to create a cake for a same-sex wedding ceremony, is again being cited by his state’s Civil Rights Commission—this time for refusing to create a birthday cake celebrating a transgender attorney’s transition from a male to female identity. Alliance […]
Illinois police chaplain honored
The International Conference of Police Chaplains awarded Illinois Baptist chaplain Dan Lovin (center) its 2018 Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement Chaplaincy. Read…
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