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Some in SBC warming to ‘Great Commission Baptists’ name
WASHINGTON (RNS)—Months ahead of their planned 2021 annual meeting, some Southern Baptist leaders are embracing an unofficial moniker for their…
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‘Great Commission Baptists’: New Signs that Southern Baptists Are Gearing Up for a Big Name Change
Congregations of the Southern Baptist Convention are being encouraged to use the alternate name, “Great Commission Baptists,” when referring to…
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Baptists known for excellence in medical care in Indonesia
INDONESIA – Southern Baptists have a long history in medical missions and have continued to bring hope and healing during…
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Texas Baptists’ partner provides relief in Lebanon
Texas Baptists are working in partnership with Health Outreach to the Middle East to provide emergency relief for people in…
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Baptists providing food, cleanup in wake of Missouri flooding
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (BP) — Flash flooding rolled through the St. Joseph, Mo., area beginning July 20, displacing families and…
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‘Baptists did not weep at his funeral’
KEARNEY – Ken Parker, pastor of First Baptist Church, here, told The Pathway that many members of the church in…
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Mitchell reflects upon 40-year ministry among Southern Baptists after retirement from Union
JACKSON, Tenn. (BP) — A newly married C. Ben Mitchell and his wife Nancy were living in Marietta, Ga., and…
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Black pastor explains why he gave up on Southern Baptists
ATLANTA (RNS)—For years, John Onwuchekwa was a rising star in the Southern Baptist Convention. He attended a Southern Baptist seminary,…
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Southern Baptists report growth among ethnic minorities despite declines in broader SBC
NASHVILLE (BP) — The Southern Baptist Convention is growing in three key metrics among ethnic minority fellowships despite a continuing…
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Mississippi Baptists ask Legislature to remove Confederate symbol from state flag
JACKSON (BP) — Offering a “voice of healing in the name of Jesus Christ,” Mississippi Baptists asked the Legislature Tuesday…
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