Conservative Alternative to UMC Now Has over 7,000 Member Congregations
A theologically conservative denomination founded as an alternative to the United Methodist Church now has more than 7,000 member congregations, months after surpassing 6,000.
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Bay Area Pastor, Shot With a Pepper Round, Files $5M Claim Against Federal Government
Rev. Jorge Bautista is seeking $5 million in damages from the federal government and plans to sue the unnnamed agent individually.
Tech CEO asks Apple to recognize Hebrew forms of Jesus’ name
Loading the Audio Player... Michael Gargiulo, a web domain broker and member of the Forbes Technology Council, on Thursday asked Apple to add alternative names of Jesus to its off...
FIRST-PERSON: From Creator to Christ: The eternal Word of God | Baptist Press
The Bible begins its enlightening discourse with the foundational claim that God created everything by breathing and speaking. Reflecting on this creative activity, orthodox Christians conclude the Lord God made the heavens and the earth by His Spirit and by His Word. God “created” (Genesis 1:1) while His Spirit was…
South Carolina AMS Travis Kerns to be nominated for SBC recording secretary | Baptist Press
LOUISVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Denny Burk has announced plans to nominate Travis Kerns, a South Carolina associational mission strategist, for SBC Recording Secretary at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.
Pitman moves to national mobilizer role with NAMB’s Send Network | Baptist Press
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) – Vance Pitman has moved from serving as president of the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) Send Network to a new role as National Mobilizer, NAMB trustees learned during their Feb. 3 meeting in San Diego.
American Anglicans cancel anti-sexism seminar over book use
Loading the Audio Player... The governing body of the Anglican Church in North America on Wednesday said it decided to cancel an upcoming seminar on combating sexism and misogyny ...
Conservative alternative to UMC now has over 7,000 member congregations
A theologically conservative denomination founded as an alternative to the United Methodist Church now has more than 7,000 member congregations, months after surpassing 6,000
The grace-filled significance of Lent
Lent can sound sombre, restrictive, even joyless. And yet, year after year, I return to it with fresh gratitude. Lent is God, in his kindness, giving us time. Lent can sound sombre, restrictive, even joyless. And yet, year after year, I return to it with fresh gratitude. Lent is God, in his kindness, giving us time. Here are four reasons why it remains one of the most life-giving seasons of the Christian year.
Pope Leo XIV to visit major migrant landing point on July 4
The pope’s Italy itinerary also includes stops in Pompei, Naples, Acerra, Pavia, Assisi, and Rimini through August.
