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47 SBC pastors call massive prayer meeting

Published on August 15, 2013

A group of 47 Southern Baptist pastors is inviting senior pastors to participate in A Call to Pray for Revival and Awakening Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Southlake, Texas. Ronnie Floyd, senior pastor of Cross Church in northwest Arkansas, announced... Continue Reading »

Transportation safety crucial for churches

Published on August 1, 2013

While police haven’t determined whether anyone is to blame for a bus accident that killed four and injured 33 Indianapolis church members en route from a summer youth camp, GuideStone Financial Resources recommends churches take specific safety steps before... Continue Reading »

Shooters in churches: Federal panel’s guidebook counsels ‘run, hide, or fight’

Published on July 26, 2013

The federal government has released a guidebook to help churches respond to shooters and other on-site emergencies as part of President Obama’s executive actions to fight gun violence. Titled “A Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operation Plans for Houses... Continue Reading »

Luter: ‘Do you really love them?’

Published on June 13, 2013

America will not see revival until Christians unconditionally love the Scripture, the Savior and one another, Southern Baptist Convention president Fred Luter preached Tuesday evening (June 11) at the SBC annual meeting in Houston. With his annual meeting theme... Continue Reading »

Frank Page’s ‘Melissa’: Suicide & God’s love

Published on June 9, 2013

“I love you, Daddy.” “I’m so proud of you.” “Thank you for being there for me no matter what.” Surreptitiously handwritten expressions, seemingly from the grave. Melissa Page Strange had written the sentiments on yellow sticky notes to her... Continue Reading »

Hannah Gay shares role of faith in HIV cure

Published on April 11, 2013

Hannah Gay, the doctor newly noted for curing a Mississippi baby of HIV, calls her decision to specialize in pediatric AIDS ?evidence of divine humor.?... Continue Reading »

‘Duck Dynasty’s’ commander talks faith

Published on March 28, 2013

The 8.6 million who viewed the 2013 season premiere of ?Duck Dynasty? no doubt enjoy family patriarch Phil Robertson's antics, from his unkempt beard to promises of poor hygiene. But the fisherman and duck caller with a master's degree... Continue Reading »

‘Can the Lord count on you?’ Luter asks Southern Baptists

Published on February 28, 2013

Fred Luter challenged Southern Baptists to follow Jesus and be known for evangelism, discipleship and concern for the lost, in his presidential address to the SBC Executive Committee in Nashville.... Continue Reading »

Ministry fair at Army base connects faith & military to help soldiers, families

Published on February 14, 2013

Heather Junkin was putting 9-month-old Adelynn to bed when the sound rang out, perhaps a vodka bottle that had crashed to the floor. The young military wife rushed to the hallway to see her husband Justin lying on the... Continue Reading »

Russia’s adoption ban penalizes orphans

Published on January 17, 2013

Russia's ban on adoptions by American parents, considered a retaliatory response to U.S. sanctions against Russia for human rights abuses, will instead punish vulnerable orphans languishing in the foreign country, Christians at the forefront of the issue fear.... Continue Reading »

Voters retain death penalty in Calif.

Published on November 8, 2012

The death penalty remains on the books in California after residents there defeated an initiative to replace it with life imprisonment without parole.... Continue Reading »

Bakkan oil field fuels need for church plants in Dakota region

Published on October 29, 2012

That"s why the church planter who came to Williston from Canada more than two years ago is corralling support by hosting a Bakkan Oil Field Summit Nov. 12-14, hoping to attract partners and support for church planting.... Continue Reading »