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Latest news: ERLC trustees elect Lenow; NASA engineer reflects on Artemis II mission; blockading the Strait of Hormuz

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  • April 13, 2026
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Latest news: ERLC trustees elect Lenow; NASA engineer reflects on Artemis II mission; blockading the Strait of Hormuz

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. The ERLC board of trustees voted to appoint Lenow, 47,  during a special called meeting on Monday (April 13) in Nashville, Tennessee.

ERLC trustees: Lenow elected to serve as next president

2. Andrew Riddle, an engineer contracted by NASA and a member of First Baptist Church New Orleans, said the lunar orbit highlighted God’s creation.

NASA engineer: Artemis II mission confirms his awe of God

3. United States stock futures fell and oil prices have risen after the White House announced over the weekend a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The news came after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement that would end the war.

Updates: Blockading the Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire in Ukraine and Stress Awareness Month

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