Baptist Life

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) - When Kentucky Baptists gathered for the annual meeting in 2019, all three candidates for state offices were unopposed and elected by acclamation. With the 2020 Kentucky Baptist Convention Annual Meeting scheduled for Nov. 10 in Owensboro, there’s a possibility there will be no contested races for the second straight year. more

WASHINGTON (BP) – The United States has signed with at least 31 other members of the United Nations a pro-life declaration decrying abortion and affirming the family unit and universal health coverage among other beliefs. more

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - One year after announcing his willingness to be nominated for SBC president during the 2020 Southern Baptist Convention meeting set for Orlando last June, R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, has announced that he will be nominated during the 2021 SBC meeting in Nashville, June 15-16. The 2020 meeting was cancelled because of COVID-19 and Mohler says his reasons for being willing to serve the convention in this way have not changed.  more

NEW IBERIA, La. (KT) – Larry Doughty admitted to having some COVID fatigue. When Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief teams were given the green light to begin serving again in other states, it was like saying sic ‘em to a dog. more

OWENSBORO, Ky. - In celebrating their 65th anniversary, Crosspointe Baptist Church has decided to give back to the community with a free drive-thru food donation Saturday. The event will run from 1-4 p.m. while supplies last. Anyone may pick up food, no questions asked. more

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (KT) – Given an unexpected opportunity, First Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg was ready to give back. more

Monday was my birthday.  While birthdays are for celebrating (I never dreamed I would be this old!), for me it’s also a day of personal evaluation.     more

NASHVILLE (BP) – In response to Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope, Southern Baptist leaders reiterated their commitment to the authority of the Bible’s teaching regarding sexuality and marriage. more

WASHINGTON (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention’s religious freedom entity and other faith organizations have urged a federal appeals court to reconsider its application of the “ministerial exception” rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court in cases involving employment decisions by churches and other religious institutions. more

AUBURN, Ky. (KT) – A Kentucky Baptist pastor who died earlier this month is being remembered for his dedication to the purity of the Bible. more