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Abortion-Related Initiatives on Ballot in Five States

Southern Baptists and other citizens in five states will make decisions in the Nov. 8 elections on abortion policies.

Before a Month Celebrating Adoption, a Day to Recognize Adoptees’ Trauma

As Adoption Awareness Month kicks off this November, social media sites will be plastered with posts from grinning Christian couples celebrating the joys of adoption.

Preston and Jackie Hill Perry: What You Might Not Realize About Biblical Headship

Married couple Preston and Jackie Hill Perry explore the challenges and blessings of biblical headship during the Oct. 27 episode of their podcast “Thirty Minutes With the Perrys.”

Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff on Sex, Singleness and How Farting Helps Prepare You for Marriage

Sadie Robertson Huff and her husband, Christian Huff, recently compiled their best relationship advice touching on a range of topics, including singleness, boundaries in dating, and how farting in front of your significant other can help prepare you for marriage.

Greg Locke Warns Christians To ‘Wake Up’ After YouTube Permanently Deletes Church’s Channel

Controversial pastor Greg Locke announced late Thursday night (Oct. 27) that YouTube had permanently deleted his church’s channel, erasing years of sermons from Locke and his church.

700 SBC Pastors Urge Amendment to Statement of Faith Barring Women From Holding Title of ‘Pastor’

More than 700 SBC pastors have signed an open letter to the Executive Committee asking that women be disallowed from holding the title of pastor, even for positions overseeing youth or children, in any SBC church. 

Rev. Calvin Butts, Influential Pillar of Harlem, Dies at 73

The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, who welcomed generations of worshippers as well as political leaders from across the nation and around the world at Harlem's landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church, died Friday at age 73.

Seminary Training ‘Key Distinctive’ of Cooperative Program’s Founding

The Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program greatly assists with seminary training by funding the work of the six Southern Baptist seminaries in the U.S. that together equip thousands of pastors, missionaries and other ministers annually.