Whenever election season rolls around or legislation dealing with biblically-related topics is being discussed, pastors and church leaders often wonder about the legality of discussing those issues within the four walls of the church. While not wanting to sow discord among church members, many pastors feel a responsibility to share with their congregations what God’s […]
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Southern Baptists respond to President Trump’s contracting COVID-19
Christians around the country and the world have called for prayer in light of the news that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. Baptist Press received comments from a number of prominent Southern Baptists Oct. 2 regarding the development. Those comments are below: “Jeana and I are highly […]
GraceHaven clinic aims to save lives
Mt. Vernon | In every room of a newly renovated building, tour guide Paula Joy stops to tell visitors the meaning behind the art on the wall. Each creation has a scriptural foundation. As Joy reads the passages, her voice breaks. “I cry in every room,” she said, laughing while she wipes away tears. The […]
IBSA, Southwestern Seminary partner for women’s training
Southwestern Seminary has launched a new Women’s Leadership Institute to offer a variety of certificate programs for women serving in any ministry, leadership, or life context—and Illinois Baptists are partnering with the program. “All believers, including women, should be lifelong learners and lifelong teachers,” said Terri Stovall, dean of women and professor of women’s ministries. […]
SCOTUS confirmation could focus on faith
President Donald Trump’s announcement Sept. 27 that he will nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court brought into sharper focus a reason that evangelicals supported the Republican in his first campaign—a president’s influence on the federal courts. After a slow start, the Trump administration’s nominations to federal benches picked up speed. The […]
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