February 18, 2026 Stories

SBU announces first Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree

To better prepare students aspiring to work within the data science field, Southwest Baptist University is excited to announce that its Bachelor of Science in Data Science degree has become the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Degree. 

Church of England abandons pursuit of spiritual blessings for same-sex couples

The Church of England has abandoned a three-year effort to establish church blessings for same-sex couples after voting in early 2023 to pursue such ceremonies, the church reported.

Most churchgoers regularly confess sin, according to Lifeway Research

Most churchgoers try to avoid sin before it happens and seek to confess it afterward. For many, confession is a regular part of their faith.

WRAP-UP: EC members prioritize CP, disability ministry

In a meeting that was at once routine and consequential, the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee adopted a realigned CP allocation budget, affirmed the need for ministry to those with disabilities, discontinued fellowship with two churches and dealt with messenger motions referred to it from the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting.

Together, Africans are ready to take the gospel to the nations

One hundred African leaders from 33 nations assembled in Johannesburg, South Africa, in early February to discuss the future of missions on their continent. A common theme reverberated from their lips: It’s time for Africa to embrace its potential as the world’s next great missionary sending force.

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