WASHINGTON (BP) — A growing and diverse share of U.S. adults believe religion is gaining influence in American life, Pew Research Center said Oct. 20, although the share remains in the minority. Growing percentages also have a favorable view of religion and believe their religious beliefs are at odds with mainstream culture, Pew found... read more
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (BP) — A former worship pastor and Christian music singer who shared his testimony of physical challenges is facing charges of distributing child pornography. Jon Paul Sheptock, 49, was the worship minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church when detectives received information in August that he was in possession of and involved in producing child sexual assault materials... read more
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — When all nine campuses of Brentwood Baptist Church committed to reading through the Bible together, the church experienced real life change that didn’t just affect one ministry or group of people in the church; it changed families... read more
SEARCY, Ark. — Warrior in prayer. Friend. Mentor. Encourager. Spiritual giant. Biblical scholar. Those are just a few of the words used to describe former Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Executive Director Don Moore, who died Oct... read more
NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptist leaders spoke up in reflection upon hearing the news of the death of former Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee President and CEO Morris Chapman. A Mississippi native, Chapman led churches in Texas and New Mexico before his longest pastorate, at First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas, from 1979-92, that included his 1990 election as SBC president... read more
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