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July 3rd, 2020

2020 Commission update: Launch a multi-year multimedia campaign to share the Gospel

July 1st, 2020

LC receives Board of Regents grant for classroom upgrades
Wildcats apply to rejoin NAIA
Calvary, Forest Hill, grieves beloved pastor
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Epilogue)

June 30th, 2020

Location to change for 2020 LBC Annual Meeting
Niece ‘branded’ as new believer after uncle’s invitation to Cowboy Church
Democrats charged with mail-in voter fraud
Beijing enacts contentious Hong Kong security law despite protests, US warnings
U.S. consumer confidence for June jumps more than expected
Sources: NBA, union plan to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ on courts in Orlando
Supreme Court: Montana can’t exclude religious schools from scholarship program
China is forcing hundreds of thousands of minority women to kill their babies in abortions
President Trump signs order to help Christian groups promote adoption and foster care

June 29th, 2020

The number one way to encourage a pastor
Roberts reverses, Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana protections for women having abortions
Mississippi woman ‘pays forward’ Louisiana DR assistance

June 26th, 2020

USA COVID-19 Data (Sept. 4)
Louisiana COVID-19 Data (Sept. 4)
President Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Obamacare, which funds abortions
House Democrats block resolution condemning rioting and looting
‘Pray this daily’: Senate Chaplain Barry Black offers biblical prescription for racial healing and revival
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is throwing without pain, says he is striving to be a better Christian
Family Bible study leads to Father’s Day baptism at East Leesville

June 25th, 2020

Hong Kong clergy face arrest, extradition to China in new security laws
Large-scale coronavirus vaccine trial begins in South Africa
Scientists request retraction of COVID-19 mask study that touted effectiveness in NY
More adults than ever live with parents or grandparents
NASA names headquarters after ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson

June 24th, 2020

A major change in Southern Baptists’ national college ministry
Are Americans drinking less during the pandemic?
Apple will force apps to ask for OK before tracking users
John Harbaugh on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s COVID-19 warning for NFL: ‘I’m not going to run for cover’
Second shooting in 48 hours injures teen Sunday night in Seattle’s CHOP area
Beijing epidemic not second outbreak, cases likely to drop: top expert
As coronavirus spreads, better care and younger patients means fewer will die, Dr. Scott Gottlieb says
Supreme Court flunks Biology 101

June 23rd, 2020

No Phase Three, churches still restricted to 50 percent capacity

June 22nd, 2020

Who is advising you?

June 19th, 2020

Basile congregation thankful after fire
Mike Huckabee, Kelvin Cochran, Charles Stanley among national leaders of Conservative Baptist Network
Greear ‘drops’ gavel for racist links, but silent about slave owner’s ties to seminary
New study shows 60 percent spike in class time devoted to evolution in last 12 years
Moderate drinkers still at higher risk for cancer, early death, alcohol study claims
Ford’s electric Mustang will offer hands-free driving technology next year
Poll: 34 percent of American voters think second Civil War is ‘likely’
SBC war of words escalated by Maryland leader’s ‘can’t-preach white-boys’ statement

June 18th, 2020

Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Revival Needed)

June 16th, 2020

Baptistery waters stir at Stillwater Baptist
While closed during pandemic, Acadian Baptist Center opens new worship facility
‘We don’t remove history’: Thomas Jefferson statue to stay at Mizzou after petition calls for its removal
5 ways Christians are getting swept into a secular worldview in this cultural moment
Adam Carolla: ‘Cancel culture’ won’t solve any real problems
NASA Curiosity takes incredible image of Earth and Venus from Mars
Children are only half as likely to get infected by the coronavirus, research shows
Cheap, widely available steroid called dexamethasone can improve COVID-19 survival, researchers say
U.S. May retail sales surge 17.7 percent in the biggest monthly jump ever
‘Tired, but optimistic’: Pence listens to black faith leaders on issues of racism
North Korea blows up liaison office shared with South, threatens to send troops to border
Hong Kong families, fearing a reign of terror, prepare to flee the city

June 12th, 2020

Dozens of abortion clinics may close permanently because of the coronavirus
Clemson’s Dabo Swinney defends against racial slur accusation, explains ‘Football Matters’ shirt

June 11th, 2020

Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Introduction)
Statement regarding George Floyd and the ensuing riots
Louisiana evangelist reaches 14 million in global event, 100,000 saved and counting
United Airlines to require that passengers pass health checklist
Weather Company lays off dozens, shutters popular Weather Underground ‘Category 6’ blog
Federal debt tops $26 trillion for first time; jumps $2 trillion in just 63 days
Saudi’s to build Martian city outside Dubai in plan to colonize the Red Planet

June 10th, 2020

VIDEO: Healing the divide with Fred Luter and Dennis Watson
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Where We Are Now)

June 9th, 2020

Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Evangelism Task Force)
Dunkin’ is hiring 25,000 workers as restaurants reopen
NASA astronaut from historic spacewalk becomes first woman to reach deepest point in ocean
Franklin Graham: Democrats’ push to defund police ‘most irresponsible’
Liberty University finishes semester with zero COVID cases after refusing to close
How 13 Black men broke the color barrier in the Navy’s officer corps
Ongoing cycle of deep space radio bursts have astronomers guessing
How did Louisiana restaurant chain Popeyes get its name?
Chicago suffers 18 murders in deadliest day in 60 years

June 8th, 2020

Louisiana Baptists remain faithful during social, economic storm
Webber, pastor, LBC servant, goes home to glory
AMC theater chain may not survive closure from pandemic
Will Graham and Crowder: God heals brokenness
Louisiana police chief announces own arrest on Facebook, will remain on the job
‘Harry Potter’ author rejects gender fluidity: ‘It isn’t hate to speak truth’
Natchitoches woman threatened, fired over Black Lives Matter comments
Five old innovations for our new day
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Pastors’ Task Force)

June 5th, 2020

Protesters, officials call for police to be defunded
‘Antifa kid’ who smashed a police car and incited riots in Pittsburgh is escorted into custody — by his mom and dad
Amazon Kindle originally turns down former NYT writer’s book questioning coronavirus lockdowns, reinstates it later
Ebenezer girl became child of God on Mother’s Day
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Great Commission Resurgence)
Because Christ lives, Ravi Zacharias also lives

June 4th, 2020

State Fire Marshal issues Phase Two rules for churches
Drew Brees: ‘I … completely missed the mark’
Dan Fagan: Drew Brees should not have to apologize for respecting the flag
Tony Dungy: ‘I don’t agree … but let’s talk’
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Evangelism)
Louisiana College issues statement on Floyd death, racism

June 3rd, 2020

Fred Luter: ‘Another deadly virus’
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Bully Pulpit)

June 2nd, 2020

Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Origins)
Horn calls Louisiana Baptists to focused prayer on Thursday
WATCH: Astronauts board the International Space Station after SpaceX flight
STUDY: Dogs really will rescue their owners — or, at least they’ll try
Trump vows to use military if governors don’t deploy National Guard to stop riots
George Floyd’s brother criticizes violent protesters: ‘Don’t tear up your town’

June 1st, 2020

Governor’s Phase Two opens church gatherings to 50 percent capacity
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Background)
Chuck Kelley series on the SBC (10 of 10 articles)
Can you see the light?
Louisiana Baptist pastor loses home in fire
Most of 23 million immigrant eligible voters live in five states
COVID-19 death toll heaviest in Democrat-controlled congressional districts
27 killed, 92 shot in Chicago weekend gun violence
Pineville plane crash tragic for Calvary Baptist family

May 30th, 2020

2020 Commission Update Series (Articles 1-11 of 11)
Dew, Horn sign statement of grief over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis
Biden claims he was baited into ‘you ain’t black’ statement
Joe Burrow: ‘Black community needs our help’ (other sports stars speak out, too)
Kansas soldier uses truck to take out active shooter
Chief Justice Roberts sides with liberals against churches

May 29th, 2020

HIS Church keeps baptism pace despite pandemic
2020 Commission update: Plant soul-winning churches that multiply
Benjamin Watson: In your anger do not sin
2020 Commission Update: Engage churches in compassion ministries
2020 Commission update: Aid local congregations in disciple making
2020 Commission update: Equip churches for effective evangelistic growth
Working together: Mineral Springs receives $10,000 from Louisiana Baptists

May 28th, 2020

Evangelist asks Louisiana Baptists to join Gospel event to 15 million this weekend
Skills of a church planter: Resilience
Louisiana child’s possible coronavirus-linked MIS-C death the first in state

May 26th, 2020

California church going to Supreme Court on in-person restrictions
Stocks surge, S&P 500 tops 3,000 for the first time since early March
For economy, worst of coronavirus shutdowns may be over
Detroit Three have a new competitor in the electric pickup war — it’s called Endurance
COVID-19 conversations: many pastors are tired, overwhelmed and lonely
About to be adults & facing an uncertain future: What we know about Gen Z so far

May 24th, 2020

Mineral Springs Baptist celebrates the church that was not destroyed by fire

May 23rd, 2020

Lightning starts church fire that consumes Dubach facilities

May 22nd, 2020

Fired conservative professor alleges liberal drift at Southern Seminary
Iran faces ‘biblical’ swarms of locusts
Locust swarms shroud East Africa
U.S. birthrates fall again, hitting record lows
Global emissions plummeted 17 percent during COVID-19 shutdowns
Despite obstacles caused by a pandemic, First Bossier’s new facilities rise from the ashes
Franklin Avenue grows outside the walls of its new facilities

May 21st, 2020

Apple’s iOS update is here — and it includes coronavirus contact tracing