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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Latin Evangelical Alliance Hosts ‘Women in Victory’ Congress in Argentina
The Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL) held its fifth International Congress, “Women in Victory,” organized by the AEL Women’s Commission and coordinated by Dr. Fátima Oliva. The event took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from March 10 to 14, with delegations from 12 Latin American countries.
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Evangelical leaders welcome Scotland’s rejection of assisted dying bill
Scotland’s Parliament voted on March 17 to reject a bill that would have legalized assisted dying for terminally ill adults, prompting a strong response from leaders of the UK Evangelical Alliance, who said the outcome protects vulnerable people and upholds the value of life.
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David Manner announces retirement from Kansas-Nebraska convention | Baptist Press
TOPEKA, Kan. — Church Forward Executive Director-Treasurer David W. Manner has announced his plans to retire at or before the Church Forward Annual Meeting in October 2026, concluding 26 years of service on staff with the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists, also known as Church Forward.
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Pastor killed in attack on Christian area of Kaduna state, Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Feb. 26 killed a pastor and abducted other Christians in Kaduna state, Nigeria, area residents said.
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Paul’s letter to the Romans should be read as a charter for world mission, German theologian says
rman theologian and missiologist Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher is calling for a renewed understanding of the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Romans as a foundational text for global mission rather than a purely doctrinal treatise. In a recent interview with Christian Daily International, Schirrmacher reflects on insights from his latest book, The Letter to the Romans – a Charter for World Mission, arguing that Western theology has long overlooked the epistle’s missionary purpose.
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Suspected suicide bombings terrorize Maiduguri, Nigeria
Terrorists said to be members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Monday (March 16) bombed three areas of Maiduguri, Borno state in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, sources said.
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Baptist Seminary Provides Refuge to People Displaced in Lebanon
The Arab Baptist Theological Seminary near Beirut is sheltering displaced people who fled their homes as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah forces hundreds of thousands of civilians across Lebanon to seek refuge.
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Pope Meets with Journalist Critical of Opus Dei Catholic Group
Loading the Audio Player... Pope Leo XIV held a private audience with investigative journalist Gareth Gore at the Vatican on Monday, according to a Substack post from Gore. Gore s...
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Auction helps Oklahoma church surpass Lottie Moon goal | Baptist Press
INOLA, Okla. – First Baptist Church of Inola has faithfully supported missions for years. But in 2025, that support turned out to be historic.
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‘A time of renewal’: 1K Attend Revival at Texas University; 80 Make Decisions for Christ
Approximately 1,000 students attended a multi-night tent revival last week hosted by a Christian university in Texas, with scores deciding to make decisions for Jesus Christ or pursue ministry
