FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Chris Turner, director of communications for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB) since 2014, has been named editor of the Baptist and Reflector. Turner, who will continue in his communications role, succeeds Lonnie Wilkey, who will retire Dec... read more

CLINTON, Miss. (BP) — Mississippi College (MC) will become Mississippi Christian University, a statement from the school’s board of trustees announced on Nov. 18. The name change will take effect in 2026 to coincide with the bicentennial of the school affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention... read more

HANNIBAL, Mo. (BP) — An independent agency that accredits degree-granting institutions in the United States has removed Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) from probation. An assessment team with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) noted the efforts of the Missouri Baptist Convention-affiliated school, HLGU reported... read more

AUSTIN, Nev. (BP) — Smack dab in the middle of Nevada is the tiny town of Austin, home to First Baptist Church, where Charles Vaughn has been pastor since 2008. The population has declined to about 100 people, down from 167 four years ago... read more