Latest news: Akin to retire; study spotlights pastor views on economy; Ascol to lead Founders Seminary

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

1. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has announced his plans to retire.

2. Giving at local churches is not keeping up with inflation, but pastors feel better about the economy than they did last year, according to new survey.

3. Founders Ministries has named Tom Ascol as acting president of Founders Seminary following the death of founding president Voddie T. Baucham Jr.

EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper.