Ethics Expert Claims Malpractice in SBC Sex Abuse Probe
The former headquarters of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville, Tenn., as seen on Dec. 7, 2011. Associated Press / Photo by Mark Humphrey, file The Gui...
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CP blessings lead Indiana church to bless others | Baptist Press
GREENFIELD, Ind. (BP) – Roger Kinion expected to be sent to the mission field. He was, but he also jokes about how God sent him to the corn field.
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Repression of religion in China more subtle and pervasive, report says
Religious repression in China is no longer limited to demolition and closures as the regime has undertaken more subtle and comprehensive means designed to gradually eradicate faith from the country, according to a new report by advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
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Report shows ‘normalized hate’ against Christians in Türkiye
A rights group highlighted violence against Christians by Türkiye in a report timed with Pope Leo IV’s visit to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.
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Pacific Islanders on Tokelau Celebrate Full Translation of Bible in Their Language
Pacific islanders on the small island nation of Tokelau have received the first complete Bible translation in their local heart language of Tokelauan. Announcing the accomplishment on social media on Dec. 3, the United Bible Societies (UBS) hailed the news as a “historic milestone for one of the world’s most remote island nations.”
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Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Provides a Lifeline to Families Impacted by Incarceration
At Christmas people are looking for connection. No more so than families with an incarcerated parent. It doesn’t cost much to give a gift, extend an invitation to church, or offer friendship. Such things can be a lifeline, and Prison Fellowship Angel Tree can help you provide it.
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[Book review] The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation
Lots of churches in the Global North are cerebral, shaped by the impact of the Enlightenment on culture. Other churches (non-white, Global South) are often more ‘spiritual,’ prayerful, and expectant. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all learn from each other’s strengths and find more common ground? It’s just possible that this book could help us do that.
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Apologist Frank Turek Rejects Claim Dispensationalism is ‘heresy,’ Says End Times Remain ‘veiled’
Christian apologist and author Frank Turek recently pushed back against claims that dispensationalism and Christian Zionism are heresies, but acknowledged the details of the End Times remain "veiled" and subject to honest debate among Christians.
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Cooperative Program continues healthy start to fiscal year | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – Cooperative Program giving continued to be strong during the second month of the fiscal year, again coming in above the budget goal.
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Lilly Endowment Gives $649M in Grants to Prepare Pastors for Future, Tell Christian Stories
The Lilly Endowment, America s largest private foundation, announced it has awarded 649 million in grants to 93 religious organizations to help prepare pastors for the future and tell stories about
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The wonderous meaning of advent
Every year Christmas seems to arrive faster, like a train thundering into the station before we’ve even packed our bags. We rush, we shop, we scroll and then sigh, "Did I really encounter Christ this Christmas?" That’s why we have Advent.
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