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NC Baptists gather at Fort Caswell to ‘Replenish’ marriage and ministry • Biblical Recorder
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (492+ words) OAK ISLAND, N.C. " Amid the quiet coastal backdrop of Fort Caswell, dozens of North Carolina pastors and their spouses gathered March 9-11 to trade the weight of the pulpit for a period of rest. The biannual Replenish Retreat, sponsored by the Baptist…...
SBC DIGEST: SEBTS installs chair of philosophy; Longtime Arizona editor retires • Biblical Recorder
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (1107+ words) By Mary Asta Mountain/SEBTS WAKE FOREST, N.C. " During chapel on March 31, 2026, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and Judson College announced the creation and installation of the Bruce Little chair of christian philosophy in honor of Southeastern Emeritus Professor of philosophy…...
SBC Worship platform draws thousands of churches in first month, leader says • Biblical Recorder
9+ mon, 22+ hour ago (474+ words) DALLAS (BP) " SBC Worship, a new collaboration between The Worship Initiative and a broad swath of the Southern Baptist family, has attracted thousands of churches in its first month of operation at sbcworship.com, Robbie Seay told Baptist Press. "It's…...
Focus on the Family founder James C. Dobson dies • Biblical Recorder
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) James C. Dobson " founder of Focus on the Family, one of the world's largest faith-based organizations " died Aug. 21. He was 89. Dobson founded Colorado-based Focus on the Family in 1977 with the vision of strengthening marriages and parenting. He wrote more than 70 books,…...
Homelife marks 80 years of encouraging Christian families • Biblical Recorder
2+ week, 6+ day ago (712+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. " Many are familiar with the urban legend of Teddy Stallard (sometimes called Teddy Stoddard) and Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson believed in her student and cared for him so much that he not only graduated high school but also…...
FIRST-PERSON: Winning against pornography • Biblical Recorder
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (253+ words) To say that pornography use is a "sin epidemic" in our nation and in the Christian community may be an understatement." The Barna Group's 2024 survey, "Beyond the Porn Phenomenon," highlights the prevalence of pornography use among practicing Christians. It reveals…...
Story of church replant includes uniting local couple in faith and marriage • Biblical Recorder
4+ week, 2+ day ago (781+ words) MARRERO, La. " In almost every way possible, Leon and Javon Every of Marrero, La., looked like the heads of a traditional household. The Everys were remarkably traditional in every way " but one. "When we first met Leon and Javon," says…...
GuideStone Year in Review: Honor shaping posture and priorities
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) DALLAS (BP) " GuideStone Financial Resources is giving thanks for a year marked by ministry milestones, strategic collaboration and renewed commitment to its mission of serving those who serve the Lord. "Our theme for 2025 " Honor " shaped our posture and priorities," said…...
Restored marriage is result of church plant’s efforts
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (880+ words) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (BP) " Charles Fraley had walked away from God long ago, and he had even moved out of his house and left his wife and 6-year-old son behind when God drew Brandy Fraley to a marriage class at Change…...