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By Diana Chandler, posted January 3, 2025 in Persecution. WASHINGTON (BP) – Religious nationalism, mass displacement, authoritarianism, surveillance technology and other trends combine to persecute 300 million Christians globally, International Christian Concern (ICC) said in its 2025 Global Persecution Index released Jan. 2.
NEWS DIGEST: Oklahoma pastor convicted of sexual abuse; former …
Dec 17, 2024 · EC workgroup’s sex abuse report draws varied responses NEWS DIGEST: NAMB terminates agreement with Future Church; Former Illinois pastor arrested for grooming minor Former SC youth leader charged with two counts of sexual abuse FIRST-PERSON: Bart Barber’s opening comments in the presidential press conference Guidance on protecting churches from …
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WASHINGTON (BP) – Religious nationalism, mass displacement, authoritarianism, surveillance technology and other trends combine to persecute 300 million Christians globally, International Christian Concern (ICC) said in its 2025 Global Persecution Index released Jan. 2.
Chuck Norris tells how God’s plan was bigger than his own
Sep 21, 2004 · ATLANTA (BP)--Most would say Chuck Norris has reached the pinnacle of success. A six-time world karate champion, he starred as the hero in more than 23 films and wrote and produced his popular television series, "Walker, Texas Ranger." But success couldn't rescue the Norris family the night they faced a…
Southern Baptist circle of partnership helps hurricane-hit region of ...
Nov 12, 2024 · GADSDEN, Ala. (BP) – News of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Carolinas began to spread when a group text message among seven Christian pilots that fly out of the Gadsden, Ala., airport kickstarted a plan to send help to storm survivors.
Trump taps Huckabee as ambassador to Israel - Baptist Press
Nov 12, 2024 · WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (BP) – President Donald Trump announced today (Nov. 12) that he will appoint former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel during Trump’s second administration, which will begin upon his inauguration Jan. 20, 2025.
STATE MEETINGS: New England, Oklahoma - Baptist Press
Nov 15, 2024 · New England Baptists consider how ‘Multiplication Matters’ By Dan Nicholas/BCNE. MANCHESTER, Conn. (BP) – More than 200 representatives of New England Baptist churches, mission partners from Southern Baptist entities, and interested guests were enthusiastic about multiplication when they gathered Nov. 1-2 at First Baptist Church of …
Judge sets June date for Johnny Hunt trial | Baptist Press
Dec 3, 2024 · NASHVILLE (BP) – Judge William Campbell has set a jury trial date of June 17, 2025, for the civil trial of Johnny Hunt v. the Southern Baptist Convention, et al. The date was originally set for last month in the United States District Court for the Middle District in Tennessee, but the parties failed to reach a settlement in a court ordered ...
NEWS DIGEST: Texas, Mississippi youth pastors arrested on sexual …
Jun 21, 2024 · EC workgroup’s sex abuse report draws varied responses NEWS DIGEST: NAMB terminates agreement with Future Church; Former Illinois pastor arrested for grooming minor Birmingham area teacher, coach and youth director arrested on child pornography charges Dallas-area church volunteer arrested for child sexual assault Former SC youth leader …
In new post, Iorg sees grassroots passion, commitment among …
Dec 16, 2024 · NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptists are passionate, committed and invested in the Convention’s Gospel mission, Jeff Iorg has witnessed in his first six months as president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive …