The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary board of trustees approved structural changes and postponed adoption of the 2021 budget, acknowledging the seminary has instituted budget cuts of about 25 percent, including faculty and staff layoffs.

04/09/2020 - By Baptist Press Staff

Pieces of papyrus sold as rare fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary a decade ago are “likely fraudulent” and the seminary might seek financial restitution, the school announced in a statement April 6.

04/07/2020 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

With many churches reporting strained budgets due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, GuideStone is offering a one-time opportunity for both group plans and personal plans to step down to a lower-cost health care plan for the remainder of 2020.

04/03/2020 - By Ray Hayhurst / GuideStone

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and public health concerns, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s annual general assembly will be a virtual event rather than in-person gathering this summer, CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley announced.

04/03/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Molly T. Marshall has stepped down as president of Central Baptist Theological Seminary due to an unspecified “ethical lapse,” according to a statement from the seminary.

04/01/2020 - By Alejandra Molina and Adelle M. Banks

International Mission Board senior leaders have directed missionary personnel around the world to postpone hosting any ministry volunteer groups through June 30. The IMB also urged all long-term and mid-term personnel to follow U.S. Department of State advice to shelter in place.

03/26/2020 - By Julie McGowan / International Mission Board

The North American Mission Board is implementing a series of budgetary freezes and cutbacks designed to keep missionaries on the field during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

03/24/2020 - By Mike Ebert / North American Mission Board

Transitioning to an online format for church services has brought challenges for many congregations, as they grapple with technology limits and handling a new era of needs in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/24/2020 - By Tess Schoonhoven / Baptist Press

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting has been canceled for the first time in 75 years.

03/24/2020 - By George Schroeder / Baptist Press

In response to the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has formed a COVID-19 work group.

03/23/2020 - By Jeff Huett / Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

With many families unable to maintain proper childcare in light of schools shutting down, college students without a place to live and insecure communities without essential household items, churches are stepping in to bring practical aid.

03/18/2020 - By Tess Schoonhoven / Baptist Press

For participants in GuideStone’s health plans, including both HSA-qualified High Deductible Health Plans and Secure Health, GuideStone will waive costs for physician-ordered diagnostic testing for the novel coronavirus.

03/18/2020 - By Roy Hayhurst / GuideStone Financial Resources