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SWBTS trustees receive reports of financial stability and enrollment gains, affirm revised M. Div.
1+ year, 6+ day ago (929+ words) FORT WORTH, Texas " Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Board of Trustees heard about the institution's progress "from a time of serious challenge" two years ago to a "time of stability and hopefulness," President David S. Dockery said in his report during their…...
Louisiana pastor, retired NASA rocket scientist reflects on moon mission
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (387+ words) HOUMA, La. " As Artemis II completed its recent 10-day mission that included traveling to the far side of the moon, retired NASA rocket scientist Clifton Arnold reflected about his part in helping make the journey a success. "When you plan…...
In embracing "micro," Pastors" Conference looks to leave a big impact
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (701+ words) ORLANDO (BP) "The SBC Pastors" Conference theme of "Together" will be evident through the addition of micro conferences for ministry areas, creating specific opportunities to serve those outside the role of lead pastor. The Pastors" Conference has always been an…...
Southwestern trustees reflect on recent blessings, look to future with thanksgiving
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (688+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated. FORT WORTH " Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Board of Trustees received reports during its April 14-15 meetings about the provision of God for the institution in recent years as positive markers show how far the…...
Southern Seminary trustees affirm faithful stewardship, advance mission at Spring 2026 Meeting
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (581+ words) Baptist Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. " Southern Seminary convened April 13 for their annual Spring meeting to adopt the operating budget, approve faculty promotions, elect new board officers, and honor outgoing trustees. Throughout the meeting, trustees received reports from the financial board, the…...
Florida Baptists report 33, 123 baptisms in 2025, highest total since 2010
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (501+ words) JACKSONVILLE, FL " Eclipsing the 33, 000markfor the first time since 2010, Florida Baptists are celebrating an incredible year of baptisms. "We praise the Lord for that number," said Stephen Rummage, executive director-treasurer for the Florida Baptist Convention. "That's an 8 percent increase over the…...
State of the Bible: Growth in Bible use reverses in 2026, but trend uncertain
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (360+ words) American Bible Society/ NORC at the University of Chicago graphic. PHILADELPHIA (BP) " An increase in personal Bible use in the U. S. in 2025 was short-lived, the American Bible Society said in its latest State of the Bible release, with newest engagement numbers…...
Craig Carlisle to be nominated for SBC 1st vice president
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (810+ words) GADSDEN, Ala. " Alabama's'Craig Carlisle'will be nominated for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention in June when'messengers meet in Orlando. Charles W. Smith, president of the'University of Mobile'and member of Redemption Church in the Mobile area, shared his plans to…...
A glorious work in progress
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (860+ words) EDINBURG, Texas " From the second floor of the new building under construction, Gerardo Lorenzo watched the progress of the work with gratitude. What was once a prayer was now taking shape in steel and concrete. As he stood there talking…...
The Gem State is largely unreached; Reach Idaho wants to change that
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (769+ words) IDAHO " Idaho is among the least evangelized states in the nation, but that state's Southern Baptists have a plan. It's called Reach Idaho. "What a tragedy that, within the borders of the United States, we have a state that includes…...