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November 19th, 2020

Do you need the church?

Teacher union backs court-packing as ‘repudiation of white supremacist culture’

African pro-life champion says abortion ‘inextricably linked to eugenicists and racists’

Sony Pictures buys Pure Flix streaming service to attract Christian audience

Fewer Americans traveling this Thanksgiving amid pandemic

Jobless: 742,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims last week

California lawmakers call for civil disobedience in response to state COVID-19 restrictions

World’s first Christian airline set to launch from Shreveport in 2021; aims to transport missionaries worldwide

LC Values and Ethics Conference: Racial unity through Christ

November 18th, 2020

Lee Wesley, prominent pastor and church statesman, passes

November 17th, 2020

New Orleans: No parades allowed for Mardi Gras 2021, but other celebrations still possible

Archaeologists in Golan Heights unearth fort dated to time of Biblical King David

Researchers find coronavirus was circulating in Italy earlier than thought

Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

Boy Scouts deluged with 92,700 sexual abuse claims, dwarfing U.S. Catholic Church’s numbers

LA County clears John MacArthur’s megachurch in COVID-19 ‘outbreak’ probe

120+ church leaders take legal action against UK gov’t for banning worship services

‘Truly striking’: Covid-19 vaccine candidate 94.5 percent effective, Moderna says

Evangelists press on against obstacles of COVID-19

November 16th, 2020

‘Who’s Your One’ inspires pastor to prioritize Gospel with daughter

November 13th, 2020

Gallup poll: Americans less amenable to another COVID-19 lockdown

Study: Simple temperature checks and question screening not very effective catching COVID-19 spreaders

Study: People who rarely exercise nearly twice as likely to be depressed, anxious

Covid-19 vaccine efforts include app to track vulnerable groups

Ticketmaster may require vaccinations, negative COVID-19 tests when concerts return

Ugandan pastor killed by Muslim extremists after radio broadcast comparing Christianity and Islam

Biden promises Internet censorship taskforce that would censor pro-life conservatives

Baptist Message changes print schedule for 2021 to offset costs

Messengers adopt ‘Gospel Resolve,’ asked to oppose SBC Resolution 9

2020 LBC: Resolve in the face of adversity

Louisiana Notables

FEMA, SBA extend deadlines to Nov. 27

November 12th, 2020

LC sets preview day Nov. 14

November 10th, 2020

Trebek remembered for grace that elevated him above TV host

Todd Starnes: Fox News forbade me to defend religious liberty from LGBT movement

Bible scholar claims ‘evidence’ of Judah king proves Bible ‘accurate’

Pfizer: Early look shows COVID-19 vaccine is 90 percent effective

November 9th, 2020

Schedule for 2020 Annual Meeting

November 6th, 2020

Edwards keeps Phase 3 restrictions, files lawsuit against attempts to overturn

Tired of blue state life, rural Oregon voters eye new border

Miss. school bans 3rd grader’s ‘Jesus Loves Me’ mask, allows ‘Black Lives Matter’

Celeb pastor Carl Lentz, ousted from Hillsong NYC, confesses he was ‘unfaithful’ to his wife

Nov. 16 deadline for churches who have hosted Boy Scouts

William Smith to be nominated as LBC 2VP

November 5th, 2020

‘Biggest losers’: Pollsters flunk election forecasts in 2016 sequel

Jobless claims dip to 751,000, lowest since March

Biden did worse than Hillary Clinton with evangelicals in 2020, poll shows

Pro-life women win massive victories in congress, double their numbers in the House

ESPN laying off 300 employees in huge pandemic-related cuts

US officially withdraws from Paris climate pact

Is God’s answer to our prayers the best?

November 4th, 2020

Love Life Amendment passes

November 3rd, 2020

LC honors long relationship with city of Alexandria at annual Founder’s Day ceremonies

Holden Matthews, confessed St. Landry church arsonist, sentenced to 25 years in federal prison

November 2nd, 2020

The 2021 Annual Church Profile is coming

October 31st, 2020

David Jeffreys to be nominated as LBC 1VP

October 30th, 2020

FBI awards Hammett with prestigious Director’s Community Leadership Award

October 29th, 2020

Zeta is third hurricane, fifth major storm, to strike Louisiana in 2020

NOBTS avoids major damage from Hurricane Zeta

Alaska Baptist Disaster Relief offers lifelines in Louisiana

Foundation adopts LBF Vision200

October 28th, 2020

Louisiana Baptists Johnson, Abraham celebrate Louisiana native Barrett as new Supreme Court justice

COVID-19-related mental health disorders will cause increased suicides, drug overdoses: researchers warn

NBA preserved $1.5B in revenue at Disney, but losses are steep

Poll: many sports fans ready for return to indoor stadiums

Kanye West says Planned Parenthood was founded to “kill the black race”

California Gov. Newsom’s Thanksgiving rules explained as severe restrictions put in place

Chinese officials block or change religious terms — Jesus now ‘JD’

Sudan-Israel relations agreed, Donald Trump announces

October 26th, 2020

Liberty High principal on leave after threat to make football players stand for national anthem

October 23rd, 2020

LBC Annual Meeting registration opens

Louisiana Baptists are gathering

Congressman Ralph Abraham endorses Amendment #1

LBC President David Cranford urges support for Love Life Amendment

Louisiana Baptist Executive Director Steve Horn says vote ‘YES on #1’

2020 Commission update: Impacting the culture, strengthening families

October 22nd, 2020

Study: Closing schools hindered herd immunity

Pope departs from Vatican doctrine, calls for same-sex civil unions

NFL drops the ball with conservatives as viewership dips

Univ. of N. Iowa bans pro-life club, labels it a ‘hate group’

Brexit Party leader on London church attack: ‘We are a Christian country … under assault’

Disneyland blasts state’s decision to keep theme park closed

Senate Judiciary Republicans advance Barrett nomination despite Democrats’ boycott

George Aultman passes away at 91

October 21st, 2020

Longville Baptist meets, ministers despite devastating damage

October 20th, 2020

Crosses bring attention for need to vote YES for Love Life Amendment

Dry Creek Camp devastated by Laura, help is needed

October 19th, 2020

Early voting has begun in Louisiana for Nov. 3 election

LC sets Oct. 24 as virtual preview day

Protect the UNBORN, vote YES on #1

Revised YEC plans announced

October 16th, 2020

‘Here for You’ impacts lost, encourages saved

LBC seeks resolutions

Credentials Committee: Messengers must register for annual meeting

Green Oak blessed with revival since Laura

Retired Pastor Larry Ramsour passes away at 84

LARTL calls for stop to vandalism after signs advertising Love Life Amendment destroyed

University Baptist open for food and supply distribution

Information lunch meeting scheduled Oct. 27 in Lake Charles for hurricane-damaged churches

October 15th, 2020

Judge Barrett is right: Harvard, MIT scientists say homosexual behavior is a ‘preference’

Survey shows majority of Power 5 athletic leaders favor major restructuring of NCAA sports

Survey finds most pastors concerned about impact of 2020 election, believe they can influence how congregation votes

Bird sets record for longest nonstop flight, 7,500 miles from Alaska to New Zealand

Child-care centers don’t drive coronavirus infections, national study shows

Nancy Pelosi, under fire from left and right, is losing the PR battle over stimulus

Netherlands will expand its euthanasia law to allow doctors to euthanize children

British government announces tougher coronavirus restrictions for London; indoor gatherings banned

The privilege of prayer

October 13th, 2020

LC to host October conference on the role of women in ministry

Oreo debuts rainbow cookies celebrating LGBTQ+ community

Americans say: don’t ask about Amy Coney Barrett’s faith

2,000-year-old Mikveh found in Lower Galilee

Disney says its ‘primary focus’ for entertainment is streaming — announces a major reorg

US charges ISIS terrorists for brutal beheadings of Americans in Syria

Over 6,000 scientists sign ‘anti-lockdown’ petition saying it’s causing ‘irreparable damage’

Former LC music professor Ben Yang passes away at 73

Final day to register online for Nov. 3 election is today

Beer company looks to peddle pot-laced drinks in place of alcohol

October 12th, 2020

VIDEO: Kennedy presents remarks at Senate confirmation hearing for Louisiana native Judge Amy Coney Barrett

A costly decision: Christian animator’s business blacklisted for declining to draw trans flag

NFL encourages players to come out in new PSA for National Coming Out Day

Colin Kaepernick calls for abolishing police and prisons in new essay series

Archaeology news: ‘Horrific evidence’ proves Bible right about cruel Assyrian armies

PEW SURVEY: Unfavorable views of China reach historic highs in many countries

WHO reverses course again, now condemns lockdowns over ‘economic consequences’

Gov. Edwards extends Louisiana’s Phase 3 restrictions until Nov. 6

October 10th, 2020

Sports: How ‘Tim Tebow laws’ impacted homeschooled athletes

PEW: What do we know about Gen Z?

PEW: Muslims and Islam Quiz

Delta adds ‘gut punch’ six weeks after Hurricane Laura

LifeWay’s Mandrell indicates trustees unaware of sweetheart deal for Rainer

October 8th, 2020

Lord, we are weary!

Carlos Meza, soul winner and LBC leader, goes on to Heaven

Cuomo threatens NY churches

Texas indicts Netflix about Cuties’ child sexualization

Alaska Baptists mark 75th anniversary with historic vote by internet

Credentials Committee: Messengers must register for annual meeting

October 7th, 2020

Promote the Love Life Amendment

October 6th, 2020

Vote your pro-life beliefs on Nov. 3

October 5th, 2020

Hurricane Laura photo gallery by LC convergence media students

Things God enjoys most

From his hospital room, President Trump urges Americans to “vote pro-life!”

De Blasio wants to completely shut down parts of NYC, affecting roughly 500,000

France moves to ban homeschooling in 2021

Chicago records another bloody weekend, at least 36 shot, 3 killed

Tim Tebow, AG Barr announce $100M grant to fight human trafficking

Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow gets 1st win, throws for 300 again

NC DR team gives storm victims victory

October 3rd, 2020

LBC Annual meeting changed to Louisiana College, format cut

October 2nd, 2020

Alaska Baptists vote to defund SBC’s NAMB