The Week of American Idolatry
For this issue of A Public Witness, we virtually trek deep in the heart of Texas to see how “God and country” too often looks more like country as god at Prestonwood Baptist Church.
Church & Ministries
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Prison conditions in Iran worsen for Christians, other inmates
Conditions in Iran for Christians imprisoned for their faith and other inmates have deteriorated dramatically since the U.S. and Israeli bombing of the Islamic regime in the past month, according to human rights groups.
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U.S. panel calls for sanctions on Hindu nationalist group in India
A U.S. advisory body for the first time has called for targeted sanctions against a major Hindu nationalist group, accusing it of systematic violations of religious freedom.
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Three Pastoral Perspectives From within Iran
Do Iranian Christians welcome the bombing campaign? Are they praying for an end to the regime? Do they think things will worsen for the exercise of their faith? Three local Iranian pastors share their perspectives.
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Reflecting on Jesus’ Palm Sunday example of triumph
As Christian Nationalism supports brute force and the application of power locally and globally, Palm Sunday presents a reality check for true followers of Jesus. His example is ours to follow, not the example of Constantine. Jesus' triumph, in contrast, was subversive; one of humility, compassion, and grief for those abused by the misuse of power. Only Jesus' way leads to resurrection.
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Asian evangelical leaders discuss pastoral response to homosexuality through lens of shame culture, discipleship
Leaders from across Asia recently convened for a webinar organized by the Asia Evangelical Alliance to address one of the most sensitive issues facing churches in the region: how to respond biblically and pastorally to homosexuality.
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Western Cuba Baptists emphasize faith and service amid national crisis
Amid deepening economic hardship, social strain and rising migration, a major Baptist body in Cuba has issued a statement urging churches to remain spiritually grounded while continuing practical support for communities facing mounting challenges.
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Bible Society Withdraws ‘Quiet Revival’ Data after Survey Found Faulty
The Bible Society has acknowledged that data underpinning its widely cited “Quiet Revival” report is flawed, reversing its earlier confidence in the findings after errors were identified in the underlying survey.
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A call for women from the project video leader in Asia
Many creatives want to serve but assume mission belongs only to preachers, Bible teachers, or medical workers. When they begin to see that media, design, photography, and storytelling can also be part of God’s work, something begins to open within them and, as Jasmine testifies: many new things become possible.
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Scott Pace Named Candidate to Lead Southeastern Seminary | Baptist Press
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) – Scott Pace will be presented as the recommended candidate by a search committee to serve as Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s next president, the school announced.
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Formerly Methodist Church Can Keep Its Property, Judge Rules
Houston County Courthouse in Dothan, Ala., June 4, 2007. Creative Commons / Wikimedia Commons / Photo by Christopher Hollis Loading the Audio Player... ...
