A Baptist pastor believes he has the answer to how children are influenced by AI.
The question of whether kids would want to use AI chatbots has been answered, and we now have insight into what they’re actually using them for. Recent surveys indicate that most teens turn to these tools primarily for homework assistance and as a search engine. In fact, AI is now a significant part of how […]
Steve Gaines, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has entered hospice care.
Steve Gaines Enters Hospice Care Steve Gaines, the former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has recently been moved to hospice care following his kidney cancer diagnosis announced in 2023. This information was shared with members in a letter that Baptist Press reported on. Pastor Ben Mandrell of Bellevue Baptist Church expressed, “Steve faithfully served […]
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 […]
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 […]
Biden to visit Royal Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston for last trip as president
On Sunday, the day before President-elect Trump's inauguration, President Biden will attend a service at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston, South Carolina, in his final visit as president. The president is scheduled to give a speech about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on Monday at a service commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. […]
New York Times waits until Christmas to drop profile of Baptist minister who conducts pro-abortion rituals
The Satanic Temple offers “abortion rituals” for the purpose of “casting.”[ing] This is to eliminate the feelings of guilt, shame, and psychological discomfort associated with the extinction of a fetus. But demonized anti-Christian groups are not the only game in town when it comes to normalizing and ritualizing the mass slaughter of innocent people. . […]
600,000 Florida Blue customers could be impacted if a new insurance contract with Baptist Health can’t be reached – WJXT News4JAX
Jacksonville, Florida — Thousands of Florida Blue customers are in limbo as they wait to see whether Baptist Health Systems will remain in their health care payment network. In just seven days, Florida Blue's insurance contract with Baptist Health expires. The two sides are still negotiating a contract, and if no agreement is reached by […]