December 1, 2022 Stories

National

Southern Baptist ERLC offers guide for pastors on LGBT issues

Southern Baptist pastors and churches have a new theological and practical guide to help them address issues involving sexuality and gender.
Missouri

BRKC’s Hammer leaves a Kansas City Baptist legacy, takes on new ministry

As 2022 draws to a close Rodney Hammer, executive director of the Blue River-Kansas City Baptist Association (BRKC), prepares to leave that work to move full time in 2023 into leading an organization he founded at the association – Restoration House. Rebranded this year as REHOPE, this ministry works to help adults and children who have survived sex trafficking.
Ethics

State attorneys general warn VA about abortion rule

An alliance of 15 attorneys general have warned Secretary Denis McDonough they will “act decisively” if the Department of Veterans Affairs uses a new rule to violate their states’ restrictions on abortion.
Ethics

What does the Bible say about marijuana?

"Marijuana and other such substances don’t enhance but rather hinder God’s desire for Christians. While marijuana impedes purposeful living, God’s plan lavishes life with abundance of purpose. God’s design for human flourishing is a holy people living full of biblical purpose and gospel impact."

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