August 19, 2026 Stories

Hunt files appeal days after judge’s dismissal

Days after a U.S. District Court ordered the final claim dropped in a case against the Southern Baptist Convention, its Executive Committee and Guidepost Solutions, former SBC president Johnny Hunt filed an appeal not only of that decision, but several others in favor of the defendants going back to March 2024.

Adults Account for Most Baptisms in SBC Congregations

As baptisms in Southern Baptist congregations increase, a growing percentage of those entering the baptismal pools are adults.

Lynwood Christian Academy teacher ministers to children at partner school in Kenya

In the rural town of Kithianio, Kenya, children are able to receive education and the good news of Jesus through Eagles Christian Academy. These children are supported by Lynwood Christian Academy in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

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