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Deep talk (Cartoon: Preacher's Kids)

4 days ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

If you want to run the race of life successfully, then don’t look back. If you’ve ever run a race and looked over your shoulder to see what your competitor was doing, then you know that looking back can break your stride and ultimately cause you to lose. … Read More
South Carolina Executive Director shares Louisiana fishing lessons

2 weeks ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

By Baptist Message staffDALLAS (LBM) – South Carolina Baptist Convention Executive Director Tony Wolfe invited messengers to cast bread on the water to remember the generation who drove the growth of the Cooperative Program and to unite as the generation that continues its impact. “The Cooperative Program is not a foolproof investment,” Wolfe said.
2025 SBC Annual Meeting: Highlights from Dallas

2 weeks ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

By Baptist Message staffSouthern Baptist Convention messengers and guests gathered June 10-11 in Dallas, Texas, to conduct business, elect officers, enjoy times of fellowship, receive updates on missions work done by Southern Baptists across the world and hear inspirational messages.
Law Amendment to specify only men may serve as pastor fails

2 weeks ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

By Baptist Message staffDALLAS (LBM) – An amendment that would have specified in the SBC Constitution that only men may serve as any kind of pastor or elder failed during a vote by messengers, June 11. Messengers cast 3,421 for the Law Amendment (60.74 percent) and 2,191 against (38.90 percent). Because a super-majority was needed, the amendment failed.
Temple Baptist RA wins national Pinewood Derby at SBC

2 weeks ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

By Baptist Message staffDALLAS (LBM) – Callen Breaux, a sixth grader from Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, recently won the national Royal Ambassador Pinewood Derby. Held June 9 prior to the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, the race featured 11 participants from around the SBC who competed inside the exhibit hall.
Louisiana Christian University appoints new executives to leadership team

3 weeks ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU NewsPINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University President Mark Johnson has announced the appointment of two new executives to his leadership team: Keri Beth “KB” Thomas as executive director of student life and Brenna Moore as executive director of enrollment management. Thomas, a seasoned higher education professional, will oversee all aspects of student life at LCU.
Joyful heart (Cartoon: Joe McKeever)

3 weeks ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

If you want to run the race of life successfully, then don’t look back. If you’ve ever run a race and looked over your shoulder to see what your competitor was doing, then you know that looking back can break your stride and ultimately cause you to lose. … Read More
LCU President Johnson begins tenure with 100-day P356 tour of community

3 weeks ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU NewsPINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University’s 10th President Mark Johnson officially took office June 1, and he has started his tenure with a 100-day challenge. The P356 TOUR is an ambitious, dynamic 100-day initiative designed to enhance the presence and impact of LCU across Pineville and surrounding communities, while fostering deeper engagement with alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students and the local population.
Arrest of armed man prevents possible shooting at Bellaire Baptist

3 weeks ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

By Baptist Message staffBOSSIER CITY, La. (LBM) – An armed man was arrested after he entered a worship service at Bellaire Baptist Church June 1. According to KTBS-TV Shreveport, Christopher Dewayne Strong was arrested on the scene after church security detained him. Strong entered the worship center and climbed onto the media platform in the back of the room during the 10:15 am service.
Morning confession (Cartoon: Joe McKeever)

3 weeks ago | baptistmessage.com | Brian Blackwell

If you want to run the race of life successfully, then don’t look back. If you’ve ever run a race and looked over your shoulder to see what your competitor was doing, then you know that looking back can break your stride and ultimately cause you to lose. … Read More