Barbara Francis stepped away from 34 years in faith-based media this summer by relinquishing production of “Transitions” and “Ministry Jobs and More” for Baptist News Global. Starting in 1990, she rose from typesetter to business manager for the Religious Herald…
David Wilkinson, BNG executive director and publisher since 2008, to retire June 30
“David helped BNG stay true to its mission and deliver quality content for our readers. His integrity and leadership have positioned BNG for a bright future.”
BNG’s Barbara Francis retires after 30 years with faith-based news groups
Barbara Francis, Baptist News Global’s business manager and advertising director, retired March 31, completing a 30-year career working for two faith-based news organizations. Francis was born and raised in Glen Allen, Virginia and currently resides in Ashland, Virginia, outside Richmond….
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Former Religious Herald editors: Virginia Baptists, step up for a free Baptist press
Virginia Baptists – long champions of religious liberty, including freedom of the press – should be at the forefront of an endeavor that has never been more important.
Two Baptist news organizations consider merger proposal
By Robert Dilday Boards of directors for Baptist News Global (formerly ABPnews/Herald) and the Baptist Standard have approved a process for considering whether the two organizations should merge their operations. Leaders of both groups stressed the goal of their talks…
ABPnews/Herald becomes Baptist News Global
By BNG staff ABPnews/Herald, created a year ago in a merger of two Baptist news organizations, has become Baptist News Global. The rebrand is the result of an agreement approved a year ago when the respective boards of Associated Baptist…
Walker Knight: more challenges ahead for Baptist journalism
By Jeff Brumley Legendary Baptist writer and editor Walker Knight has been retired from full-time journalism for years now. But he’s kept a close eye on the industry he left in the 1990s. From his longtime home in Decatur, Ga.,…
As new year tolls, ABP/Religious Herald merger launches new media platform
By Robert Dilday After months of preparation, the merger between Associated Baptist Press and the Religious Herald took effect yesterday, launching a new digital and print media platform aimed at enhancing the mission and heritage of both organizations. Legal processes to create…
EDITORIAL: Parting words
As I write this I am sitting in the pastor’s study of Williamsburg Baptist Church, where I am serving as interim pastor. Outside the window a large red-tailed hawk stands like a sentinel in a stout, leafless walnut tree growing…