Antioch, TN— The Board of IM, Inc. met in a year-end session December 11-12, 2019, in the Antioch, Tennessee, office. General Director Clint Morgan reflected, “The December board meeting is over and, once again, the diversity of personalities and perspectives proved profitable as we discussed matters of importance concerning Free Will Baptist global ministries.” The […]

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“Welch College received notification that the institution ranks 16th among “Regional Colleges South” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 edition of America’s Best Colleges rankings, according to Welch president Matt Pinson. The “Best Regional Colleges” category where Welch is ranked includes 273 institutions that focus on undergraduate education and offer a range of degree programs […]

Have you ever gotten bad advice? When I was younger, the bad advice that was sure to ensue was preceded by, “I dare you to…” Then the bad advice, masked as encouragement followed. “You can do this.” “It’s not gonna hurt you.” “It won’t make you sick…that long.” I’m just thankful God kept me alive […]

“The 2019 Free Will Baptist Leadership Conference returns to Nashville Airport Marriott December 9-10. Pastors and church leaders from across the country will gather to explore the theme, “Turning the Page,” according to Ryan Lewis, conference organizer. Keynote sessions will feature recently retired Executive Secretary Keith Burden and his successor, Dr. Eddie Moody. The two […]

Students had an opportunity to participate in a prayerfest, and one student’s reflections are inspiring: “This season of life has been incredibly difficult for me personally. There have been many times when I have had to lean into my head knowledge and the reading of Scripture to remind myself that God is trustworthy, even if […]

Isn’t it amazing that some people can find something boring that others find exhilarating and life-changing? Some people can get lost in a world of books filled with mystery, romance, or fantasy. Others would prefer four root canals over one single book. I love watching baseball and football. However, to get my wife to watch […]

“TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE! Last week we needed some paperwork translated by an official court-approved translator. We sent the translator our home address so she could mail us the final translated papers. Tim just happened to be on the street one day in front of our apartment when he […]

“The 2019-2020 Nominating Committee, which will serve through the national convention in Oklahoma City, is prepared to receive nominees for the 2020 election, according to Ron Helms (MI), committee chairman. The committee will meet December 10, 2019, at the annual Leadership Conference to consider nominations and compile a report offering a single nomination for each […]