Timothy Cockes

Nashville

Christ Follower. Galatians 2:20. News Editor @NOBTS "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” "Woah, I don't play defense."

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Supreme Court upholds South Carolina’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood | Baptist Press

1 day ago | baptistpress.com | Timothy Cockes |Diana Chandler |Tessa Redmond |Scott Barkley

WASHINGTON (BP) – The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday (June 26) that South Carolina can continue its effort to defund Planned Parenthood by barring abortion clinics in the state from participating in Medicaid programs. The case, Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, involved South Carolina officials asking the justices whether a Medicaid beneficiary and Planned Parenthood have the right to sue on the matter.
Bible Study: The only influencer you’ll ever need

2 days ago | baptistpress.com | Timothy Cockes |Diana Chandler |Tessa Redmond |Scott Barkley

Metadata:Topic(s): LifewayFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: NASHVILLE (BP) — This weekly Bible study appears in Baptist Press in a partnership with Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Through its Black Church Ministries and Leadership and Adult Publishing teams, Lifeway publishes Sunday School curricula and additional resources for all age groups. This week’s Bible study is adapted from the YOU curriculum.
FROM THE SEMINARIES: Luncheons celebrate distinguished alumni, God’s favor

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Michelle Workman |Jacob Percy |Timothy Cockes |Adelle M. Banks

Metadata: Event(s): 2025 SBC Annual MeetingTopic(s): SBC Annual MeetingsFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary By Michelle Workman More than 1,000 alumni and friends gathered at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Alumni and Friends Luncheon on June 11, held during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, recognizing the 2025 distinguished alumni and celebrating the grace of God shown to the institution over its 117-year history...
USCIRF renews call for U.S. to flag Nigeria for religious freedom violations

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Diana Chandler |Karen L. Willoughby |Timothy Cockes |Scott Barkley

WASHINGTON (BP) — The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) renewed its call for the U.S. State Department to flag Nigeria for egregious religious freedom violations after 200 Christians were slaughtered there in one night. USCIRF reiterated its call with urgency June 18 that the State Department designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) after militant Fulani killed 200 internally displaced Christians in Yelewata, Benue, June 13.
Ethnic leaders honor Minh Ha Nguyen, plan for enhanced involvement in SBC life

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Karen L. Willoughby |Timothy Cockes |Scott Barkley |Tom Strode

DALLAS – The legacy of Minh Ha Nguyen was honored at the 2025 Ethnic Leaders breakfast June 10 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, the early morning of first day the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in the same location. At least 50 people from a dozen or more ethnic groups heard of Nguyen’s “amazing ability to turn complex ideas into actionable plans,” his supervisor Chris Kennedy said to those gathered at tables for a buffet breakfast.
Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning Gender Transition Treatment For Minors

1 week ago | religionunplugged.com | Timothy Cockes

WASHINGTON — In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Tennessee law banning gender transition medical treatments for minors is constitutional. The case, United States v. Skrmetti, involved a suit brought by three transgender teenagers and the Biden Administration against Tennessee officials seeking to bar the state from enforcing its ban on gender transition interventions or so-called “gender affirming care” for minors.
FIRST-PERSON: The truth about refugees

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Timothy Cockes |Scott Barkley |Tom Strode |Tobin Perry

I work with refugees – people with backgrounds like mine – all the time. So, I know what it’s like to be misunderstood. I know what it’s like to go through extra security at the airport just because of my Arab heritage. And I can imagine how Hispanics who are American citizens just like me might feel if they encounter tougher scrutiny when entering our country through the southern border. I don’t mind extra precautions, because it means our government is doing its job of keeping our people safe.
State of the Bible: Scripture aids human flourishing, but U.S. lags globally

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Timothy Cockes |Scott Barkley |Tom Strode |Tobin Perry

Metadata:Topic(s): CultureFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: PHILADELPHIA (BP) – Scripture engagement, church involvement and an active faith increase human flourishing, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in its latest chapter of the State of the Bible utilizing Harvard University’s human flourishing index.
In ‘landmark ruling,’ Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning gender transition treatment for minors

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Timothy Cockes |Scott Barkley |Tom Strode |Tobin Perry

Metadata:Topic(s): ERLC, National NewsFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: WASHINGTON (BP) – In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday (June 18) that a Tennessee law banning gender transition medical treatments for minors is constitutional. The case, United States v.
Bivocational ministry success hinges on servant mentality for pastor, people

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Timothy Cockes |Scott Barkley |Tom Strode |Tobin Perry

Metadata:Topic(s): Churches and MinistryFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: GADSDEN, Ala. (BP) – Alvin Johnson has a calling. Two, actually. He loves both and sees God work in their respective settings. One of those roles is as a nutrition manager for Ohatchee High School. The other is related, in a way, as Johnson often talks about the Bread of Life while standing behind the pulpit at Lakeview Baptist Church in Southside.