Progressive National Baptist Young People See Signs of Welcome but Seek Less Judgment
‘I feel like also seasoned adults complain about what we're wearing,’ said one teen about her historically Black denomination.
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There’s a Reason Every Hit Worship Song Sounds the Same
A new study found that the most popular worship songs come from a handful of megachurches with a knack for writing pop songs about what God will do for you.
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Ironman survives 22 minutes in cardiac arrest, now a living testament to power of God | Baptist Press
ATLANTA, GA – Wayne Mote trained for two years and six months to become an Ironman, a title achieved by completing a grueling 116-mile bike ride, a full 26.2-mile marathon, and a 2.4-mile swim.
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A long journey, paved with steps of faith | Baptist Press
CEDAR HILL, Texas (BP) – Years after making a boyhood commitment to follow Christ, planting churches, and founding Bible institutes under the heavy-handed regime of Fidel Castro in Cuba, Misael Rodríguez found himself washing pots and pans at a fast food restaurant in the Dallas area with no prospects of…
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Watermark Church Leader Looks to the Bible to Answer Gen Zers Questions about ‘gray areas’ and Sin
A Texas megachurch leader says there are gray areas in life when it comes to making certain decisions that could lead to sin, and it s best to look to the Bible first and apply it to one s present ...
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Nebraska Church Erases Medical Debt for 500 Families through Yearlong Giving Campaign
A church in Nebraska has helped to raise over 520,000 to pay off the medical bills of local residents, which the proceeds going to help around 500 households
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Resurrecting Peace
This issue of A Public Witness will take you to church in the wake of recent news about gun violence protests out of Tennessee to hear how a couple of ministers see the good news of the resurrection giving us a message for the here and now.
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United Methodist Conference Sues Pennsylvania Church for Trying to Leave Denomination
A regional body of The United Methodist Church, the second largest Protestant denomination in the United States, is suing a Pennsylvania congregation on the grounds that church leaders violated UMC ...
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SBC DIGEST: Frank Ingraham dies; Nominations reopen for BGCT exec | Baptist Press
Frank Ingraham, influential Southern Baptist layman, dies; BGCT director search committee reopens nominations.
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Post-COVID Perspective: Pandemic catalyzes churches to cast evangelistic net with online services | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – Of all the years to plant a new church, most people would likely put 2020 on the bottom of the list. But when God clearly called Frank and Maria Urroz to start a new church to reach the growing Hispanic population of Gallatin, Tennessee, how could they…
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EXPLAINER: 6 best practices for screening staff and volunteers | Baptist Press
COLUMBIA, Md. (BP) – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. At the BCM/D, we are committed to helping every church become a safe place for children and youth. We offer many resources to help your church prevent and respond to sexual abuse within the church. We encourage you to…
