Texas Church Plans Third Annual Trip to Help Ukraine Refugee Children | Baptist Press
For the third consecutive year, volunteers from First Baptist Church in Garland will travel to eastern Europe to bring Christmas joy to Ukrainian refugee children.
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Episcopal Church-Affiliated University Reinstated by Accreditation Group amid Financial Woes
An accreditation group has reinstated a historically African American university affiliated with the Episcopal Church that is facing financial difficulties, though it remains on probation
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ERLC Reverses Course, Now Says Brent Leatherwood Was Not Fired
The kerfuffle over Leatherwood's status, which played out in competing press releases from ERLC leaders, is the latest controversy for the SBC's public policy arm.
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ERLC President Brent Leatherwood to Remain in Office; Board Chairman Resigns
Ethics Religious Liberty Commission President Brent Leatherwood is not resigning from his position, according to the Southern Baptist Convention body, contradicting an earlier announcement
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Queen attorney petitions for release of ‘Attorney Eyes Only’ materials | Baptist Press
NEW YORK (BP) — The government press release charging Matt Queen with falsifying records “contained factual allegations that are inaccurate, misrepresented some facts, and cast Mr. Queen in a more negative light” the pastor and former seminary leader’s attorney said in a letter filed July 22 with the U.S. Southern…
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Appeals court hears Christian homeless shelter’s challenge to Washington anti-discrimination law | Baptist Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter were in federal appeals court July 19 to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who don't share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage.
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Historic pulpit survives First Dallas fire, efforts underway to meet on site this Sunday | Baptist Press
DALLAS (BP) – A pulpit used by Southern Baptist giants like George Truett and W.A. Criswell emerged charred but intact after surviving a fire that gutted the historic sanctuary at First Baptist Church here over the weekend.
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Is Gen Z Embracing the Bible? New Report Suggests So – RELEVANT
According to a new report from the American Bible Society, 54% of young adults say the message of the Bible has transformed their lives. The State of the
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EPIC Church Mulls Sale as Ex-Pastor Faces Multiple Grooming Allegations
EPIC Church in Kansas City, Missouri, is now contemplating a sale of their building to Summit Park Church following the resignation of pastor Bobby Hawk amid allegations of grooming from multiple
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First Baptist Dallas to Rebuild after Sanctuary Burns Down
Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at First Baptist Dallas church on Friday, July 19, 2024, in downtown Dallas. Photo by Chitose Suzuki/The Dallas Morning News via The Associa...
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As a Scholar, He’s Charted the Decline in Religion. Now the Church He Pastors Has Closed Its Doors
Many U.S. churches close their doors each year, typically with little attention. But the closure of Ryan Burge’s First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, has a poignant twist.
