Ethics Expert Claims Malpractice in SBC Sex Abuse Probe
The former headquarters of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville, Tenn., as seen on Dec. 7, 2011. Associated Press / Photo by Mark Humphrey, file The Gui...
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Christians in Egypt push to have Easter recognized as an official public holiday
An appeal to recognize Easter as an official public holiday in Egypt has been filed at the Administrative Court after the government declined an earlier petition to include one of the most important days on the Christian calendar as an official public holiday.
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WEA General Assembly approves governance reforms and launches constitutional review
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, held in Seoul from Oct. 27 to 31, took several important steps to strengthen its governance and financial transparency during its business sessions on Oct. 29.
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As SNAP Benefits End, Food Pantries Prepare | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – The uptick in those visiting The Good Samaritan Ministry began weeks ago, Wilma Erickson noticed.
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Lifeway’s NextGen conference equips leaders for ministry amid ever-changing culture | Baptist Press
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – At ETCH (Equipping the Church and Home), Lifeway’s NextGen team equipped ministry leaders to respond to the speed of culture with wisdom, intentionality and urgency. The annual NextGen ministry conference took place at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tenn., Oct. 27-29.
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Blind Christian in Pakistan charged with blasphemy
A 49-year-old blind Christian in Pakistan has been arrested and charged with blasphemy, punishable by death, after a Muslim accused him of insulting Islam’s prophet, his mother said.
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World Evangelical Alliance concludes Seoul Assembly with new leadership and renewed call to unity and mission
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its General Assembly on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, following five days of worship, discussion, and reflection under the theme “The Gospel for Everyone by 2033.” The event gathered 850 participants from 124 nations, uniting evangelical leaders from across continents to chart the global movement’s direction for the next six years.
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WEA Panel Urges Return to Family-Centered Disciple Making as Foundation of the Church
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its morning program on the fourth and final day of the 2025 General Assembly in Seoul, Korea, with a compelling call for a global return to family-centered disciple making — challenging pastors, parents, and national church leaders to bridge the growing gap between pulpit and home.
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WEA Elects New International Council, Appoints Veteran Evangelical Leader from Sri Lanka as Chair
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) elected a new International Council and appointed Sri Lankan leader Godfrey Yogarajah as Chair during its business sessions held Oct. 29–30 at the WEA General Assembly in Seoul, Korea.
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‘Order and oversight create the ecosystem of accountability,’ Says Panel on Generosity at WEA Assembly
On the final morning of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul, a panel of global stewardship leaders called for renewed commitment to integrity, accountability, and biblical discipleship as the foundation for lasting generosity within the global church.
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Go out to the world but don’t dilute the Gospel, says evangelist
The Church must be willing to go into some “very dark places” to share the Good News of Jesus Christ while being careful not to compromise the Gospel, says evangelist Ben Jack.
