Dallas Baptist University clears campus due to threats before visit from HUD Secretary Turner
Event Cancellation at Dallas Baptist University This morning, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson had plans to speak at Dallas Baptist University. However, the event was suddenly called off due to unverified threats received by the institution. As a precaution, the university was evacuated on Thursday morning, January 22nd. […]
Dispute over Baptist Health-Cigna contract may disrupt care
San Antonio Tenet Healthcare, which oversees Baptist Health System, is currently facing a contract disagreement with the insurance company Cigna. Baptist Health has warned that if an agreement isn’t reached by the December 31 deadline, the 1.4 million Texas households that use Tenet facilities might face higher costs and interruptions in their healthcare services. “If […]
Almost 5,000 People Join Apologetics Conference at Prestonwood Baptist Church
Christian Conference at Prestonwood Baptist Church Last week, Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, hosted a significant Christian apologetics conference that attracted nearly 5,000 attendees from over 20 states. Johnston, the church’s associate pastor for apologetics and cultural engagement, expressed his excitement, stating, “I believe we are pioneering a new movement of Christian thinkers that […]
Southern Baptist Pastor Nelson Price Passes Away at 94 after Many Years of Dedicated Service
Nelson Price, Notable Southern Baptist Leader, Passes Away at 94 Nelson Price, a revered figure within the Southern Baptist Convention, died on Saturday at the age of 94. He served as the lead pastor of Roswell Street Baptist Church for an impressive 35 years, during which he expanded the congregation to over 10,000 members, marking […]
Calvary Baptist Church’s ‘miracle building’ on West 57th Street secures 2 new leases
The “Miracle Building” located on West 57th Avenue, which was initially intended to be the new home of Calvary Baptist Church, received some significant news this week. This almost-finished 30-story tower at 125 W. 57th St., situated in a prime area known for its affluent residents, secured two major leases. The restaurant group behind the […]
Baptist college withdraws LGBTQIA+ grant following criticism
Baylor University Accepts, Then Returns LGBTQ Grant Baylor University, known for its strong Baptist values and located in Waco, Texas, has been a significant player in Texas’s religious landscape. Recently, changes at the university caught attention. They accepted a grant of nearly $700,000 from the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation intended to encourage LGBTQ […]
Southern Baptist Convention resolution urges reversal of same-sex marriage decision
Southern Baptist Congress Adopts Resolution on Marriage and Family This week, the Southern Baptist Congress approved a significant resolution regarding marriage and family, specifically in relation to same-sex unions. Titled “On Restoring Moral Clarity Through Divine Designs for Gender, Marriage, and Family,” the document calls for the overturning of various laws and court rulings, including […]
Baptist Minister Dr. Delman Coates Questions Biblical Views on Premarital Sex
Dr. Delman Coates, a Baptist preacher from Maryland, has recently claimed that the Bible doesn’t actually prohibit premarital sex, which contrasts sharply with common Christian beliefs and interpretations of biblical texts. On May 4th, he delivered a sermon addressing this topic, noting that his congregation at Enon Baptist Church in Clinton, Maryland, includes around 9,000 […]
Southern Baptist Leaders Reignite Debate over Permanent Female Pastor Ban
A group of clergy members at the Southern Baptist Congress (SBC) are calling for denominations to reconsider an amendment that would forever prohibit women from serving as pastors of member churches. Last year, the amendment known as a legal amendment failed to fall five percentage points below the two-thirds of the support required to pass […]
Baptist Pastor Receives Backlash for Claiming Violence May Be Necessary to Stop DOGE
The Tennessee Baptist pastor has caused a backlash online after preaching a sermon by suggesting his congregation that “sometimes violence is necessary” when it goes against government efficiency (DOGE) efforts. I did. “And I'm worried that in this country we are on the verge of bloodshed. this It's an attempt to bring us back into […]