July 23, 2019 Stories

Submit resolutions before MBC Annual Meeting

Resolutions should be sent either by email to pjeffries@mobaptist.org or by mail to Resolutions Committee, Missouri Baptist Convention, 400 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-3215.

SBC Credentials Committee elects Stacy Bramlett as chair

The nine-member Credentials Committee was repurposed during the SBC's 2019 annual meeting into a standing committee to make inquiries and recommendations for action regarding instances of sexual abuse, racism or other issues that call a church's relationship with the SBC into question. The committee held its initial meeting July 22 by video conferencing, electing Stacey Bramlett of Tennessee as its chair.

Augie Boto to retire from SBC Executive Committee

NASHVILLE (BP) – D. August "Augie" Boto has announced he will retire from the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee effective Sept. 30.

Pregnant Mother among five Christians slain in north-central Nigeria

JOS, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – A pregnant mother of two children was among three Christians killed by Muslim Fulani herdsmen in north-central Nigeria the night of July 14 and morning of July 15, sources said.

Protecting veterans’ religious liberty

WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs updated its policies last week to better protect the religious liberty of U.S. military veterans and their families. The revised rules, effective July 3, assure that religious displays and pastoral care remain accessible and protected from discrimination.

Church sees two salvations after Disaster Relief response

“It’s let people have a sense of normalcy since many were either stuck at relatives’ houses or at a hotel with all the challenges that kind of living brings,” Bowen said.

Abortion providers adjust to new federal funding rules

WASHINGTON (BP) – Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers said last week they will go without federal family planning money after the Trump administration began enforcement of new pro-life rules on July 15.

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