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Supreme Court upholds Texas law requiring age verification for adult websites | Baptist Press
WASHINGTON (BP) – The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday (June 27) that a Texas law requiring age verification for adult websites is constitutional.
Day of Christian Martyr honors sacrifice, exhorts perseverance in faith | Baptist Press
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (BP) – An untold number of Christians have died for their faith, with nearly 4,500 killed in 2024 alone.
Supreme Court restores parents’ rights to opt children out of LGBTQ storybook time | Baptist Press
WASHINGTON (BP) – The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday (June 27) that parents of public-school children in Montgomery County, Md., have a right to opt their kids out of classroom reading times with books the school board labels as “LGBTQ inclusive.”
University of Mobile one of many sites for thousands of MFuge campers | Baptist Press
MOBILE, Ala. – Lives are being transformed this summerat the University of Mobile, where more than 2,400 middle to high school students are arriving for MFuge – week-long camps centered on missions, worship and spiritual growth.
With every breath, Ohio pastor gives thanks for a teen’s decision | Baptist Press
BLANCHESTER, Ohio (BP) – Tom Leach has a shirt that says, “I never met my hero, but they live inside me.”
FIRST-PERSON: 10 years after Obergefell | Baptist Press
A decade ago, the United States crossed a threshold when the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage throughout the country in Obergefell v. Hodges.
At 125 years, biblical elements, healing balm hailed in ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ | Baptist Press
WASHINGTON (BP) – James Weldon Johnson’s poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” set to music by his brother John Rosamond, was first presented as a hymn, then adopted as a song and soon cherished as an anthem.
Fire destroys Tennessee church’s building, not its spirit | Baptist Press
DYERSBURG, Tenn. – A devastating fire Friday, June 13, destroyed most of Zion Hill Baptist Church in the Friendship Community near Dyersburg.
Korean Council’s Dallas meeting captures ‘growing sense of excitement’ | Baptist Press
DALLAS –Pastors and other listeners heard from one of four guest speakers at the Korean Council’s recent annual meeting about the importance of taking care of yourself.
Myanmar Fellowship gathers for just that (not business) in Dallas | Baptist Press
DALLAS – The people of Myanmar (formerly Burma) have had it rough ever since a coup in 1962.
FROM THE SEMINARIES: Luncheons celebrate distinguished alumni, God’s favor | Baptist Press
During the lunch hour of the second day of the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting June 11, the SBC's seminaries held individual luncheons for fellowship and celebration of what God is doing among students and faculty.
FIRST-PERSON: Cooperation - it's worth it | Baptist Press
Cooperation is hard. It has been difficult from the beginning of the church.
USCIRF renews call for U.S. to flag Nigeria for religious freedom violations | Baptist Press
WASHINGTON (BP) -- The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) renewed its call for the U.S.
FIRST-PERSON: The truth about refugees | Baptist Press
I work with refugees – people with backgrounds like mine – all the time.
SBC DIGEST: SBC25 recap resources; O’Brien, Dodd award recipients | Baptist Press
2025 SBC Annual Meeting recap slides and video available to church; Ketner recognized for ‘unwavering commitment to the Great Commission’; Union honors Shaddix with Dodd Award during SBC meeting.
FIRST-PERSON: How Southern Baptists spoke with one voice | Baptist Press
When SBC President Clint Pressley asked me to chair this year’s Resolutions Committee, I hesitated. Anyone familiar with the resolutions process at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting understands why.
SBC president reflects on unity, mission focus during post-meeting press conference | Baptist Press
DALLAS (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley spoke with reporters about unity, transparency and Gospel mission during a press conference held minutes after 167th SBC Annual Meeting.
WRAP-UP: SBC25 in Dallas marked by celebration, debate | Baptist Press
DALLAS (BP) – More than 18,000 people gathered at the Dallas convention center for the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting under the theme “Hold Fast” from Hebrews 10 and an urging from SBC President Clint Pressley to cling to what makes Southern Baptists unique.
Messengers hear seminary updates | Baptist Press
DALLAS (BP) -- The six Southern Baptist seminaries gave reports to messengers in the final session of the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting.
Chaplains celebrate freedom, honor 250-year history of chaplaincy during SBC meeting | Baptist Press
DALLAS — Clothed in his decorated, dress blue uniform, Gen. Doug Carver led a host of chaplains to the platform June 10 during the opening ceremony of the SBC Annual Meeting.