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Billingsley hopes to reach new audience with ‘The Shadow of Your Smile’
LYNCHBURG, Va. (BP) – Charles Billingsley, teaching pastor and acclaimed worship leader, has released a brand-new album “The Shadow of Your Smile,” which represents a new chapter in his musical career. The album, released May 13, contains a blend of well-known songs from a variety of genres including Broadway classics, big band hits and light jazz.
California Baptists excited to host SBC annual meeting, ask for Great Commission help
ANAHEIM, Calif. (BP) – The California Southern Baptist Convention (CSBC) is asking fellow Southern Baptists to join them in Anaheim and consider taking the next step. In a video called “Consider California,” released by the CSBC, church leaders take viewers on a tour of the Golden State and highlight the need for Gospel impact. “We are excited to be hosting this year’s annual meeting,” said Victor Chayasirisobhon, CSBC president.
Pastor of burned Georgia church: 'God's got this, and we can trust Him'
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. (BP) – The pastor of a Georgia church that lost a historic building to fire was back in the pulpit on Sunday (May 15), sharing a message of hope with his congregation. “God’s got this, and we can trust Him,” said Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Pastor Chris Mitchell. The fire that authorities have said may have started in the kitchen destroyed a fellowship hall that dates back to 1879. In a Facebook post on Friday, Mitchell said the damage was disheartening for lots of people.
SBTC funds ultrasound placements in state through Psalm 139
HOUSTON (BP) – The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) presented a gift of $228,000 to the Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics entity Tuesday (May 17) for the placement of six ultrasound machines at pregnancy resource centers in the state. The SBTC grant was made to the Psalm 139 Project, a ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) that provides ultrasound technology to pregnancy centers and trains staff members in its use.
A time for lament and a time for change
Ecclesiastes, one of the great wisdom books in the Old Testament, contains a familiar passage ascribing times for everything and seasons for every activity under the heavens. Among them, there are times to weep, to mourn, to search and to uproot. These are the times in which we find ourselves in the Southern Baptist Convention as it regards sexual abuse in our network of churches.
Some SBC leaders calling for meeting to address Executive Committee resignations
Resignations at the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, including that of President Ronnie Floyd shown in this file photo, has some members calling for a special meeting. By Brandon Porter NASHVILLE (BP) – Officers of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee are planning for a special called meeting of the members. A letter from 25 EC trustees calling for the meeting was sent to EC Chairman Rolland Slade on Oct. 13.
FIRST-PERSON: Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a transcript of comments made by Rolland Slade, chair of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, at the close of the group’s special called meeting on Oct. 5: I can say to you truly as Chairman and Executive Committee, I’d like to really express my relief that this present challenge seems to be behind us.
Medicine on mission is not one size fits all
John Dina’s job description isn’t medicine as missions, but he sees his work in community development in Mozambique as one way of doing healthcare missions. Dina has spent more than 30 years on the mission field and now serves as a missionary leader in Africa. This summer, his team completed construction of a well to bring clean water to a school and the surrounding community. This was just one of many water wells Dina has been a part of installing.
Georgia church committed to missions, CP
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (BP) – “We receive peace, contentment and joy from being able to see the results of our giving around the world,” says Phil Bryant, pastor for 23 years of Sandy Valley Baptist Church.
Southern Baptist hunger relief efforts highlighted on Global Hunger Sunday
NASHVILLE (BP) – Global Hunger Sunday (Oct. 10) offers Southern Baptists the chance to emphasize and encourage the hunger relief efforts taking place through missionaries and volunteers around the world. “Global Hunger Relief funds help provide for food pantries in our inner-cities here in the U.S., they provide meals to children in after-school programs and provide food for people after major disasters,” said Paul Chitwood, International Mission Board president.
FIRST-PERSON: Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work
By ROLLAND SLADE EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a transcript of comments made by Rolland Slade, chair of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, at the close of the group’s special called meeting on Oct. 5: I can say to you truly as Chairman and Executive Committee, I’d like to really express my relief that this present challenge seems to be behind us.
Texas school shooting suspect in custody, churches comfort students and families
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old student who opened fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high school and injured four people on Wednesday has been taken into custody, authorities said. Timothy George Simpkins fled from Timberview High School in Arlington after the Wednesday morning shooting and drove off in a silver Dodge Charger, police said.
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