By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Southern Baptist leaders welcomed indications from the U.S. Trade Ambassador on Tuesday that a so-called “Bible tax” will be avoided. Bibles and religious literature currently are no longer subject to the upcoming 10% tariff hike set to be imposed on goods imported from China beginning September 1. Previously, Bibles were among … [Read more...]
FBC Sutherland Springs finds healing after tragedy through VBS
By Joy Allmond SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas —When First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, kicked off their annual VBS the week of June 3, it looked profoundly different from two years ago. On Nov. 5, 2017, a gunman entered their sanctuary, opened fire, and took the lives of 26 people. Several of those who lost their lives were instrumental in the VBS ministry … [Read more...]
Mandrell announced as candidate for LifeWay president and CEO
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The presidential search committee of LifeWay Christian Resources’ trustees has unanimously recommended Dr. Ben Mandrell become the entity’s next president and CEO. LifeWay’s board of trustees will vote on the recommendation during a special-called session Friday, June 28, in Atlanta. If elected, Mandrell will become the 10th … [Read more...]
Statement by LifeWay Acting CEO Brad Waggoner
A 2019 camp staffer with LifeWay Christian Resources was arrested this week in Overgaard, Ariz., by the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office. Noah Paradis, 19, who served as a summer staffer at a LifeWay camp has been charged with multiple felony counts of child molestation. The alleged abuse of two minors occurred at Bison Ranch Retreat Center during CentriKid Camp, a … [Read more...]
SBC entities collaborate on abuse after-care resource for churches
By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn.—As more stories of sexual abuse in evangelicalism—including the Southern Baptist Convention—come to light, denominational leaders have recognized the need to be responsive and educated in caring for those within their ministries who disclose abuse experiences. LifeWay Christian Resources, the Ethics and Religious Liberty … [Read more...]
