1. Virtual town hall highlights diverse African American perspectives in the SBC

New York Pastor Frank Williams sees in God's pastoral call a broader application with the advent of COVID-19 and renewed cries for racial justice.

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2. Falwell resigns as president of Liberty

After drama, denial and dispute, it’s official: Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned as president of Liberty University.

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3. State conventions work together to offer one-day women’s training event

In light of COVID-19, many Baptist state conventions have canceled onsite women's training events. But seven conventions have joined together to develop a virtual event this fall to provide encouragement and training for women in ministry.

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4. Gateway developing a ‘new normal’ as students return to campus

A return to on-campus education marked the beginning of the fall 2020 semester at Gateway Seminary. However, it is not a continuation of routine practices, Gateway President Jeff Iorg said.

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5. New study Bible takes readers on a Holy Land journey

Millions of Christians read the Bible each day, but few have a full grasp of the historical, cultural and geographical context of what they read. The new “Holy Land Illustrated Bible” from LifeWay Christian Resources aims to change that.

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6. On this day in SBC history...

In 1990 - First Baptist in Atlanta approved plans for a new $40M facility

Members of First Baptist Church of Atlanta voted later that week to sell most of the church's l4-acre site in midtown Atlanta to an unnamed buyer for $43.5 million. But on Aug. 26 the congregation approved plans for a new $40 million facility. The church bought 52 acres of land on the northern edge of Atlanta's city limits in October 1988 after members voted to sell the midtown property.

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7. BP Sports Update

• Lucas Giolito threw the 19th no-hitter by a White Sox pitcher last night. He struck out 13, walked just one, and threw only 101 pitches.
• You can watch every out from the no-hitter here.