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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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  • Bapt. leaders thankful housing allowance challenge ends for now
    by Tom Strode and Roy Hayhurst, posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019 (3 years ago)

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    DALLAS (BP) -- The legal challenge to the constitutionality of the ministerial housing allowance is over -- for now.

    The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) announced June 14 it would not appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court its March judicial loss, thus concluding its latest effort to gain nullification of the allowance that is part of a 65-year-old federal law. The FFRF was not confident of its chances of winning its appeal given the current make-up of the high court, according to its news release. Read More

  • SBC Hispanic Council leaders talk reaching Hispanics
    by Keila Diaz, posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019 (3 years ago)

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- Officers of the Southern Baptist Convention's Hispanic Leaders Council discussed the complexities of ministry in Hispanic communities -- and ministering in their particular contexts -- at a panel sponsored by the Cooperative Program during the SBC annual meeting in Birmingham, Ala.

    During the panel, which was conducted completely in Spanish, moderator Bobby Sena asked the group questions on challenges they face in reaching different groups of Hispanics. They also discussed efficient methods of evangelism, resources they use, and specifically working with Hispanics who are "apartados," those who once went to church but no longer do. Read More

  • Korean Council hears, prays for IMB's Chitwood
    by Karen L. Willoughby , posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019 (3 years ago)

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- The new president of the International Mission Board preached June 11 at the 38th annual meeting of the Council of Korean Southern Baptist Churches in America, or Korean Council.

    IMB President Paul Chitwood spoke Tuesday evening, June 11, at First Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove, Ala., a Birmingham suburb, where about 700 people had gathered for the Korean Council. He spoke during a three-hour "Missions Celebration" during the three-day Korean meeting, which takes place each year in the same city as the SBC annual meeting. Read More

  • Asian American group shares 'God at work' stories
    by Tobin Perry, posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019 (3 years ago)

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- Church leaders attending the fourth annual National Asian American Fellowship shared stories of God at work among the Southern Baptist Convention's 2,073 Asian churches.

    Church planter Jon Las shared his story of starting Mosaic Church in northern Alberta, Canada. During the past five years, the church has seen 468 people make professions of salvation in Christ. Read More

  • Messianics focus on relationship building
    by Timothy Cockes, posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019 (3 years ago)

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- The Southern Baptist Messianic Fellowship (SBMF) focused on both business and relationship building at their annual gathering, held in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Birmingham, Ala.

    Ric Worshill, executive director of the Southern Baptist Fellowship, spoke June 9 about the importance of connecting and building relationships with the other Southern Baptist entities. The SBMF is primarily composed of Messianic Jews (Jews who follow Jesus Christ as Messiah). Read More

  • Native Americans utilizing print & video for ministry
    by Karen L. Willoughby, posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019 (3 years ago)

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- Ledtkey "Lit" McIntosh, one of the stalwarts who helped develop the Fellowship of Native American Christians, retired as FoNAC's chairman during its seventh annual meeting June 10.

    Reflecting the group's interest in reaching younger Native Americans, Jordan Kanuho of the Pawnee and Navajo nations was named FoNAC's new chairman. He is pastor of Belvin Baptist Church in Okmulgee, Okla. Read More