1st African-American president of SBC elected — Fred Luter Jr.

June 28, 2012

The moment had been anticipated for more than a year and all eyes were watching, waiting — the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) would soon elect

Political revolutions result in disappointment for some, opportunities for Christians

June 21, 2012

The sight inspired the world: Millions of Egyptians standing proudly in line at countless polling stations, determined to vote for their new president. The two-day

Suicide bombers hit another church in Jos, Nigeria

June 21, 2012

An Islamic extremist ran a car full of explosives into a Pentecostal church in Jos, in Nigeria’s Plateau state on June 10, killing at least

Statement on Calvinism by longtime SBC leaders draws debate

June 21, 2012

A group of current and former Southern Baptist leaders has signed a statement affirming what they call the “traditional Southern Baptist” understanding of the doctrine of

A statement of traditional Southern Baptist understanding of God’s plan of salvation

June 21, 2012

Preamble Every generation of Southern Baptists has the duty to articulate the truths of its faith with particular attention to the issues that are impacting

Time to talk about ‘the elephant in the room,’ says former SBC president Vines

June 21, 2012

A former president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) called the rising influence of Calvinism “the elephant in the room” that must be addressed in order

Shorter University fires homosexual librarian

June 21, 2012

ROME, Ga. — A gay librarian at Shorter University who refused to sign a statement rejecting homosexuality has been fired. Michael Wilson, 50, off-campus librarian

LifeWay chooses amusement park theme for VBS 2013

June 21, 2012

NASHVILLE — LifeWay Christian Resources will use an amusement park theme for its 2013 Vacation Bible School (VBS) material. Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear, Trusting