Can ‘Dirty Money’ Do the Lord’s Work? Indonesian Christians Weigh In
How churches and ministries in Indonesia navigate accepting—and refunding—donations from corruption and other sources that conflict with biblical ethics.
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SBC DIGEST: Michigan Baptists seek new exec; 770 volunteers for Augusta Serve Tour | Baptist Press
Michigan Baptists’ Timothy Patterson to retire, search begins for new exec; Augusta Serve Tour ‘testament to the power of unity and service'.
FIRST-PERSON: What about churches with female children’s pastors? | Baptist Press
In a previous essay “Responding to Opposition to the Law Amendment,” there was one objection that I did not address but that I have been hearing from different quarters of the SBC for some time now.
Report Shows Major Rise in Hostility Toward Churches
A report from Family Research Council reveals that there were twice as many hostile acts toward churches in 2023 than in 2022.
Southern Baptists Oust One Church for Having Woman Pastor, Two Others Over Sexual-Abuse Policy
These are the latest in a series of expulsions in recent years, most notably when it ousted one of its largest, California's Saddleback Church, and a Louisville, Kentucky congregation for having women in ministry leadership roles.
Suspect facing charges in Canada church fire
Jordan Willet, 31, was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday to face charges he conducted an arson attack on the Blessed Sacrament Church in Regina, Saskatchewan earlier this month. Regina Police on...
Episcopal Church-Affiliated Historically Black University Launches Fund to Preserve Accreditation
A historically African American university in North Carolina affiliated with The Episcopal Church has launched a fund aimed at helping to preserve its official accreditation
Pastor Saves Worshiper’s Life with Heimlich after She Chokes on Mint
A Georgia pastor whose sermon on spiritual warfare at a revival service in Alabama was interrupted by an older adult congregant choking on a mint quickly responded by saving her life with the ...
Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding
"Overall, Church safeguarding falls below the standards expected and set in secular organisations," the report said.
Send Relief reaffirms original intent of SBC abuse response funds | Baptist Press
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — In a statement posted on Wednesday, Feb. 21, Send Relief leaders reaffirmed the relief organization’s commitment, announced in June 2022, to provide up to $3 million in funds for the Southern Baptist Convention’s efforts in sexual abuse prevention and response and compassionate care for survivors, but clarified…
