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SCOTUS unanimously affirms pro-life pregnancy center's claim against New Jersey
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (441+ words) Posted by Diana Chandler | May 1, 2026 | Feature WASHINGTON (BP) " A Christian pro-life pregnancy resource center can fight in federal court the state of New Jersey's order to submit a broad spectrum of documents including the identity of financial donors, the U. S. Supreme…...
Help, Hope & Healing: Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Serving Across The State
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (118+ words) Posted by Staff | Apr 30, 2026 | Disaster Relief, Feature In late April, a series of damaging tornadoes caused widespread damage in multiple areas and communities in Oklahoma. Amid the devastation and wreckage, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers stepped up to serve…...
A Milestone Day at OBU That is Sure to Shape the Future
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (557+ words) Posted by Bryan Painter | Apr 30, 2026 | Feature SHAWNEE'A steady stream of students and families, 878 people in all, moved across the Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) campus to complete their final steps toward enrollment during Priority Enrollment Day on Saturday. With so many…...
Men's Retreat Inspires Attendees to be Image Bearers of Christ
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (235+ words) Posted by Staff | Apr 29, 2026 | Feature On April 24-25, hundreds attended the annual Men's Retreat at Falls Creek Conference Center. This provided a weekend of discipleship and brotherhood for Oklahoma Baptist men. The theme for this year's retreat was "Man Up," reflecting…...
Falls Creek Spring Retreat Provides Weekend of Rest, Discipleship
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (334+ words) Posted by Staff and Carissa Jones | Apr 28, 2026 | Culture & Oklahoma, Feature DAVIS'On the weekend of April 10-12, nearly 700 people attended the annual Falls Creek Spring Retreat. This event brings together collegiate and young adult groups from church and campus-based ministries across the…...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Springs into Action after Destructive Tornadoes
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (126+ words) Posted by Staff | Apr 27, 2026 | Disaster Relief, Feature ENID'Within hours after a large tornado did major damage in Enid on April 23, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers arrived to help. "We always want to provide help, hope, and healing to the…...
Lifeway trustees elect Ryan Blackwell as president and CEO
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (242+ words) Posted by Carol Pipes | Apr 24, 2026 | Feature NASHVILLE, Tenn. "Lifeway Christian Resources trustees unanimously elected Dr. Ryan Blackwell as the organization's 11th president and CEO during a special-called meeting April 22 in Nashville. A native of Arkansas, Blackwellgrew up at Cross Churchandpreviously served…...
Oklahoma Minister Receives New Heart, Finds Renewed Purpose with Lifeshare
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1047+ words) Posted by Harrison Flowers | Apr 23, 2026 | Culture & Oklahoma, Feature April marks Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about organ donation, one Oklahoma man is living proof of its impact. Pete Petree remembers two dates: June 1, 1990, when he began…...
Pauls Valley Principal Stops Would-Be School Shooting, Becomes Recognized for Heroism
1+ week, 2+ day ago (442+ words) Posted by Jacob King | Apr 22, 2026 | Culture & Oklahoma, Feature PAULS VALLEY'Two weeks ago, an armed gunman entered Pauls Valley High School with the plan to do significant harm, according to police. However, when Principal Kirk Moore heard the commotion, he jumped…...
OBU Summer Courses Offer Flexibility and Affordability for 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (170+ words) Posted by Bryan Painter | Apr 21, 2026 | Feature Oklahoma Baptist University will offer a broad selection of summer courses for 2026, designed to provide flexible and affordable options for students attending colleges and universities. Tuition for Summer 2026 has been set at $350 per credit…...