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Supreme Court hears case on South Carolina’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday (April 2) in a case that will decide the fate of South Carolina’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood by barring abortion clinics in the state from participating in Medicaid programs. The case,... Continue Reading »

Chuck Kelley Details Journey of Grief During Return to NOBTS

Chuck Kelley, president emeritus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College, spoke about his journey of grief after losing his beloved wife, Rhonda, in his first chapel message since his retirement. Kelley’s chapel address on Thursday (March... Continue Reading »

ERLC Releases Guide for Addressing Gambling in the Church

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has released a practical guide designed to help pastors and church leaders navigate difficult ministry scenarios regarding the growing problem of gambling. The guide, titled “Pay to Play: A Practical Guide to Addressing... Continue Reading »

ERLC Files Amicus Brief Supporting South Carolina’s Effort to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) filed an amicus brief Feb. 10 in a Supreme Court case which will decide the fate of South Carolina’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood by barring abortion clinics in the state from... Continue Reading »

New movie ‘The Hill’ depicts father/son story of pro baseball player Rickey Hill

“The Hill,” released Aug. 25, tells the inspirational true story of professional baseball player Rickey Hill, the son of a Southern Baptist pastor. Hill overcame a degenerative spinal disease, confining him to leg braces as a child, and also... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptists continue to serve, urge support for ‘devastated’ Maui

Southern Baptists are continuing to serve the “devastated” Maui community just weeks after wildfires decimated the island, leaving more than 100 dead. Several Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention churches are providing for immediate needs like shelter and supplies to displaced... Continue Reading »

Hawaii wildfires death toll rises to more than 90; Southern Baptists meeting immediate needs

As the reported death toll from wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui increases to more than 90, Southern Baptists are already meeting immediate needs and preparing for an upcoming relief response. Wildfires mainly affecting the western part of... Continue Reading »

Filmed stage adaptation of ‘The Hiding Place’ hits theaters

A filmed stage adaptation of “The Hiding Place,” the renowned true story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family’s hiding of Jewish refugees from the Nazis during World War II, was released in early August. The story follows Corrie,... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptists lead the way in GenSend participants

Summer plans for many young adults look like taking vacations or returning to their hometown, but for more than 50 students throughout the South Carolina Baptist Convention, plans look like living on mission through the North American Mission Board’s... Continue Reading »

Blalock gives details on ARITF work

Marshall Blalock says it was a long process to recommend Guidepost Solutions to the SBC Credentials Committee as the firm that would establish and maintain a “Ministry Check” website database for those credibly accused of sexual abuse. Blalock, senior... Continue Reading »

Alarming rise in mental health struggles shows young women in ‘identity crisis’

Young people’s mental health is in trouble, especially young women’s. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows a whopping 57 percent of young women said they felt “persistent feelings of sadness... Continue Reading »

New video series explores biblical sites in the Holy Land

The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has released an official series of short videos exploring the various biblical and archaeological sites throughout the Holy Land. The video series contains episodes shot on location at significant sites throughout the country,... Continue Reading »