Baptist Life

BRANDENBURG, Ky. (KT) – If you live anywhere near the little Big Spring Baptist Church, chances are you’ve at least seen Dale Fleenor and Kelly McCowan. more

International Mission Board trustees unanimously approved the appointment of 30 full-time, fully funded missionary personnel during their Feb. 3-4 meeting, and trustees applauded a report that cumulative international mission offerings have nearly reached a historic $5 billion. more

PRINCETON, Ky. — Less than 24 hours after his wife died as a result of COVID-19 complications, Ronnie Sivells stepped into the church he pastors for the Wednesday night prayer meeting and Bible study. more

NASHVILLE (BP) – A racist letter sent to a prominent Black pastor drew swift condemnation from SBC leaders while further highlighting elevated racial tensions within the convention. more

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (KT) – Jason Lowe says pastors in the Pike Association of Southern Baptists don’t have to look far to find someone who needs the gospel. more

WASHINGTON (BP) – Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore urged leaders in a Democratic-controlled Congress Tuesday to continue to include the Hyde Amendment and other long-standing, pro-life protections in yearly spending bills. more

RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – The International Mission Board celebrates the ongoing and indelible legacy of African Americans who have served and are serving on the mission field. more

NASHVILLE (BP) — A task force studying the effectiveness of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission issued its report Monday, acknowledging both support within the Southern Baptist Convention for the entity and that some see it as “a source of significant distraction from the Great Commission work of Southern Baptists.” more

WHEELWRIGHT, Ky. – Stevie Hall loved his calling as a pastor to First Baptist Church of Wheelwright and loved his job as a self-employed truck driver. He was never off the clock when it came to sharing the gospel. more

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) - Planning a significant outreach initiative during a pandemic presents multiple challenges for two Kentucky Baptist associational mission strategists. Both leaders say the challenges are opportunities for churches to refocus on what matters most. more