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Danny Wood to be SBC Pastors’ Conf. nominee

Gregg Matte called Wood "a man worthy of following, an example in rightly dividing the Word of truth along with shepherding the flock well in the daily tasks of the local church."

Trump’s faith focus of book, advisors’ reflections

Three Southern Baptist members of an evangelical advisory council for President Trump echo the assessment of a new book on Trump's faith: he seems to have a growing eagerness for spiritual knowledge.

Pastors’ Conf. announces 2018 speakers, theme

"Fulfill Your Ministry!" will be the theme addressed by a diverse lineup of speakers at this year's Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference June 10-11 in Dallas.

George W. Bush: Billy Graham ‘changed my life’

"Those of us who were blessed to know Billy Graham benefited from his deep convictions and personal example, his wisdom and humility, his grace and purity of heart," Bush wrote.

Billy Graham’s Southern Baptist ties highlighted

While Billy Graham was widely known for working across denominational lines, he also was more involved in his own denomination – the Southern Baptist Convention – than many may realize.

Reprint of ex-slave’s book opens ‘underexplored vista’

Reprinting a theology book by a former slave "offers a window" into the "underexplored vista" of African-American theology, says the Southern Baptist Convention officer who has rediscovered the work.

J.D. Greear to be SBC president nominee again

Two years after withdrawing from a closely contested election for Southern Baptist Convention president, North Carolina pastor J.D. Greear once again will be nominated for SBC president.

Internet Freedom Watch shines light on censorship

National Religious Broadcasters is drawing attention to online censorship of Christian and conservative speech by companies such as Facebook, Google and Apple by launching Internet Freedom Watch.

Ancient DNA said to support Bible’s Babel account

Ancient human genetic material harvested in Alaska has been cited by two creation researchers as corroborating evidence of Scripture's claim humans migrated en masse from the Tower of Babel.

FEMA sets Feb. 4 cutoff for Harvey aid applications

Texas churches wishing to apply for federal disaster aid funds following Hurricane Harvey have until Feb. 4 to do so, according to a notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

FEMA: Churches now eligible for recovery funds

Churches whose facilities have been damaged by natural disasters now are eligible to receive relief funds from the federal government, according to a Jan. 2 announcement from FEMA.

Hark! Skipping Christmas carol verses discouraged

As worship pastor Andrew Lucius selects songs for Christmas worship, he concludes that singing only the first verse of familiar carols could leave worshipers spiritually malnourished.

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