Daily Archives: August 30, 2012

Southern Baptists already are en route to Louisiana and Mississippi as remnants of Hurricane Isaac disrupt the lives of an increasing number of residents in the Gulf Coast region. By the weekend, a total of 36–40 Baptist relief units will have been deployed to the two states.

Missouri Baptist leaders and pastors have signed a document supporting embattled Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin, saying they accept his apology and appreciate his “long-standing commitment” to social conservative causes.

Seeking to ease concerns by evangelicals and others about Mitt Romney’s Mormonism, Mike Huckabee and Paul Ryan told viewers of the Republican National Convention Wednesday (Aug. 29) that despite theological differences, Romney shares their values and beliefs on significant issues.

The sluggish economy, dramatic changes in how churches “do church” and digital/technological demands are among challenges facing LifeWay Christian Resources, the SBC entity’s president, Thom Rainer, told trustees during their Aug. 27-28 meeting.

A team of volunteers from different organizations built a storm shelter near the home of a disabled boy, making it much easier for him to get to safety during severe weather.

A former white supremacist whose body is etched with Nazi and white pride tattoos is evidence of the continuing impact of “Courageous,” released by the movie outreach of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga., in September 2011.

This Bible study for Sunday, Sept. 2, is adapted from the YOU! curriculum published by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.