Progressive National Baptist Young People See Signs of Welcome but Seek Less Judgment
‘I feel like also seasoned adults complain about what we're wearing,’ said one teen about her historically Black denomination.
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African women have been underrepresented in Church leadership but this is changing, says Seble Daniel, WEA Womens lead
The rapid growth and vibrant pulse of the African church is often powered by the unwavering faith and tireless commitment of women, sometimes constituting up to 90% of congregants in some churches. Yet, this numerical strength often stands in stark contrast to their representation in leadership, a reality that Dr. Seble Daniel grapples with in her role as the executive director for the Women's Commission at the World Evangelical Alliance.
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Kentucky Baptists celebrating baptism resurgence with highest total since 2016 | Baptist Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kentucky Baptists are celebrating a surge in baptisms with 12,654 reported during the past reporting year (ending March 15). It’s a significant increase over the previous year and the highest year in almost a decade.
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Bike-riding kids raise $6,000 for missions | Baptist Press
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — If you were driving past Woolsey Baptist Church in Fayetteville around lunchtime Saturday, Feb. 8, you would have seen lots of smiling kids riding bicycles around the building. This was not just kids having fun. These were kids on a mission.
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DOJ backs small California church in zoning fight
U.S. attorneys filed a document to ensure that federal religious land use laws are applied correctly, according to a Monday statement from the Department of Justice. The third-party filing came in sup...
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Syrian Christians persevere amid conflict, sharing faith and hope: ‘pray for boldness and wisdom for the church’
Syrian Christians continue to live out their faith with resilience, sharing the hope of Jesus Christ amid ongoing political turmoil and violence. As their country faces deepening instability, they navigate daily hardships, including power outages, water shortages, and threats to their safety. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast in their mission, offering spiritual and practical support to their communities while calling for prayers and divine intervention.
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Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris Surrenders, Expects to Plead Not Guilty
Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, formally surrendered to the Osage County Sheriff s Office in Oklahoma Monday morning and is expected to enter a not-guilty plea in court
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At the Border, a Migrant Evangelization Ministry on Pause | Baptist Press
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (RNS) — Back in December, a group of migrants, released just hours before from detention centers or Customs and Border Protection processing, sat ready to participate in Wednesday night worship in the sanctuary of Iglesia Bautista West Brownsville, a Southern Baptist congregation near the U.S.-Mexico border.
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90-Year-Old’s Secret Recipes Raise Nearly $39,000 for Church Repairs
A 90-year-old former RAF driver has helped to save his local church after raising nearly 39,000 through the production and sale of sausage rolls and malt loaf
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San Diego narrowly approves large church building project
The city council last week voted 5-4 to allow All Peoples Church to build a new, 900-seat sanctuary with other ministry facilities on a six-acre on the city’s east side. The project has faced some l...
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Christian Ministry Distributes Nearly 4 Million Dresses to Impoverished Girls Worldwide
A Christian charity has distributed almost 4 million dresses to girls living in poverty abroad through a campaign that oversees dress-making efforts from numerous churches and nonprofits
