‘The Fire Made Us Fearless’: New York Middle Church’s Material Resurrection
After years of scrambling to preserve the community and the church’s mission during renovations, the church now wants to get back to its social justice work.
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Atlanta Dream Center, Assemblies of God Accused of Trafficking Young Missionary Hopefuls in Lawsuit
The Assemblies of God, along with the Atlanta Dream Center and multiple related organizations whose mission includes fighting human trafficking, have been accused in a federal lawsuit of trafficking
Black Churches Back Embattled Smithsonian African American History Museum after Trump’s Order
In a March 27 executive order, Trump alleged that Smithsonian exhibits had disparaged the nation's history via a ‘divisive, race-centered ideology.’
Fill the Tank: Baptism Sunday puts spotlight on new life, obedience | Baptist Press
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., celebrated six baptisms last year on Baptism Sunday, the annual Southern Baptist emphasis that urges churches to “fill the tank” and stir the waters, marking new life in Christ.
Interview with deaf ministry leader: strengthening the roots before paving the way
Due to differences in communication methods and cultural backgrounds, only a small number of the approximately 28 million deaf individuals in China have been reached by the gospel and come to faith in Christ.
DOJ files statement of interest in The Summit Church’s zoning lawsuit | Baptist Press
DURHAM, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in support of a lawsuit brought by The Summit Church against the Chatham County Board of Commissioners which alleges that the county denied the church’s rezoning request to build a new worship facility for religious reasons.
Easter Services Bring Baptisms, Salvations, Record Crowds | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – They occurred in churches, but also at the stadium, city park and school building. Today, several state convention leaders shared various positive reports from Easter and Holy Week services with Baptist Press.
DOJ Supports Church in North Carolina Zoning Fight
Federal prosecutors filed a federal court statement supporting a small North Carolina church in a legal battle against county officials, according to a Tuesday statement from the Department of Justice...
Two days before his death, Pope Francis made final call to pastor of Gaza parish
Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, summed up Pope Francis’ last call on Saturday night, April 19, moments before the Easter Vigil.
The Fight for the Empty Tomb
This issue of A Public Witness explores an intra-Catholic Easter weekend as well as multiple Easter sermons from progressive ministers around the United States.
