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Lutheran churches in Central America held a regional gathering aimed at strengthening fellowship among their communities and consolidating what they described as their “prophetic voice” in response to the social, political, and economic realities of the region.
The Christian Resources Exhibition, which has served the Christian community in the United Kingdom for four decades, rebranded last month as the Church Resources Exhibition (CRE). Leaders of the annual event announced the change as part of a strategic shift for the 2026 season.
The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to end plans for stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in churches after extended debate. The decision also closes a years-long process that had examined whether such ceremonies could be introduced.
NASHVILLE (BP) – SBC Executive Committee members voted today (Feb. 17) to approve a 2026-27 Cooperative Program allocation budget that places 51 percent of those gifts with the International Mission Board, a recommendation first approved in 2010 with the implementation of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force.
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist pastors enthusiastically support the Cooperative Program (CP), according to a survey released Feb. 16 at the SBC Executive Committee’s meeting in Nashville. But they also see opportunity for better CP vision casting to rising generations.
The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter’s — including the full terrace — and roll out a “SmartPass” digital entry system as it marks the basilica’s 400th anniversary.
The Rev Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and former presidential candidate who garnered controversy over his political activism and personal misconduct, has died at age 84
Helping people explore things like fasting, gratitude, and silence is an evangelistic opportunity we often overlook. As Lent approaches for 2026, here's some fresh thinking about how this can be a prime evangelistic opportunity for the Church.
When Ahnaf Jazeem wrote poetry condemning violence and promoting peace in Sri Lanka in 2017, he never imagined his verses would lead to 19 months in detention without trial.
NASHVILLE (BP) – Life as a Southern Baptist includes working among others for a goal, SBC President Clint Pressley told Executive Committee trustees and guests. And even when getting there can seem more like a meandering line than a straight one, it still brings reasons to celebrate.
