Tom Strode

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Karen L. Willoughby |Scott Barkley |Tom Strode |Tobin Perry

Metadata:Event(s): 2025 SBC Annual MeetingTopic(s): Ethnicity, SBC Annual MeetingsFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: 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. Reports of generous giving in the wake of several global natural disasters in typical Korean humility were downplayed, and the new budget was increased by nearly $400,000 to give more to missions.

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Scott Barkley |Diana Chandler |Karen L. Willoughby |Tom Strode

Metadata:Topic(s): Churches and Ministry, PrayerFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: NASHVILLE (BP) – Faith and sharing the Gospel have long been pillars for brothers John and David Franklin, best shown on a brittle January Sunday in 1914. The tale has been passed down. John and David’s great-grandparents lived near Center Point, Ala., where their great-grandfather owned the general store and grist mill.

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.

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.

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.