Baptist university removed from academic probation amid financial struggles
A university affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention has been removed from academic probation by an independent agency that accredits colleges and universities.
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Pa. woman gets 5 years’ probation for stealing $21K from church
A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to five years probation for stealing $21,000 from a church where she had been serving as treasurer.
This week in Christian history: Georgian king martyred, Baptist denomination founded
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the martyrdom of a Georgian king, a social reformer claims to have a vision, and the founding of a Baptist denomination.
Johnny Hunt, SBC lawsuit parties to meet next year to discuss trial
Former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt and the SBC are scheduled to meet next year as part of his lawsuit against the denomination over allegations of defamation and invasion of privacy.
Texas megachurch leaves Southern Baptist Convention
A theologically conservative megachurch in Texas has announced that it has exited the Southern Baptist Convention, following a discernment process that lasted several months.
SWBTS president says seminary has moved from 'crisis' to 'hopefulness' after financial woes
The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has expressed optimism for the Fort Worth, Texas-based institution following recent financial woes and litigation.
Baptists evangelize at Mississippi State Fair, 373 fairgoers make decisions for Christ
Baptists engaged in thousands of faith conversations with fairgoers at this year’s Mississippi State Fair that culminated in 373 decisions being made for Christ.
This week in Christian history: Johann Brenz defends Anabaptists, Benjamin Randall dies
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the Treaty of Westphalia, the death of Benjamin Randall, and Johann Brenz defending Anabaptists.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering gets record $206.8M for global missions
The Southern Baptist Convention announced that the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, an annual donation meant to benefit international missions, received a record $206.8 million.
Louisiana judge tells National Baptists Trump is 'racist,' will take 'black person to chop off the head'
A Louisiana appellate court judge who called former President Donald Trump “racist” for his comments about Haitian immigrants warned a National Baptist Convention gathering that “it's going to take a black person to chop off the head of the racist in this country.”
