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By Scott Barkley, posted November 21, 2024 in National News, North American Mission Board. WASHINGTON, D.C. (BP) — President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a former Southern Baptist pastor to be the next head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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AUSTIN, Nev. (BP) – Smack dab in the middle of Nevada is the tiny town of Austin, home to First Baptist Church, where Charles Vaughn has been pastor since 2008. The population has declined to about 100 people, down from 167 four years ago. Fifteen to 25 people attend services.
Chuck Norris tells how God’s plan was bigger than his own
Sep 21, 2004 · ATLANTA (BP)--Most would say Chuck Norris has reached the pinnacle of success. A six-time world karate champion, he starred as the hero in more than 23 films and wrote and produced his popular television series, "Walker, Texas Ranger." But success couldn't rescue the Norris family the night they faced a…
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Dec 22, 2023 · NASHVILLE (BP) -- In a year when there was war in the Holy Land and devastating fires in paradise, there was still good news to be found. A spiritual fire made its way across the landscape too, as revival once again ignited on campuses in Kentucky and beyond. Many churches…
As Titanic sank, he pleaded, ‘believe in the Lord Jesus!’
Apr 13, 2012 · Editor’s note: Sunday (April 15) is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. TAYLORS, S.C. (BP) — It has been 100 years since Titanic, the greatest ship of its time, sank on its maiden voyage, killing more than 1,500 passengers.
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Christian ‘genocide’: naming Nigeria’s mass slaughter
Aug 6, 2018 · MIDDLE BELT, Nigeria (BP) — The mass slaughter of Christians in Nigeria is calculated genocide abetted by the government in the nation that is Africa’s most Christian, cries a growing number of leaders calling on the United States to intervene.
STATE MEETINGS: Kansas-Nebraska, Arkansas - Baptist Press
Oct 29, 2024 · SALINA, Kan. (BP) – The 2024 Annual Meeting of Church Forward (Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists) was hosted by the convention-owned Webster Conference Center Oct. 14-15. Continuing the vision of Church Forward, helping church leaders develop a culture of disciple making within their church, garners much to celebrate.
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Nov 28, 2023 · Tennessee Baptists approve vision for 2025, beyond. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (BP) – Tennessee Baptist Convention messengers approved the Acts 2:17 Vision Team report, adopted a $35 million budget for the fifth consecutive year, approved five changes to the constitution and bylaws, adopted four resolutions and dealt with additional business during the …
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5 days ago · By BP Staff, posted November 18, 2024 in SBC News More than 2,000 Texas Baptists focus on Jesus’ agenda, hear clarified calling; Louisiana Baptists urged to ‘connect, cooperate, commit.’ Read More