SBC Ethics Committee Elects New President
Loading the Audio Player... The trustees of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, or ERLC, on Monday unanimously elected Evan Lenow as the commission’s next president, th...
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How a Clean Water Program is Furthering the Gospel in Remote Regions of Asia, Africa
A global Bible translation organization is giving new meaning to washing with water through the word
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New World Council of Churches Head Draws Criticism Over Israel Remarks
Since being elected to lead the World Council of Churches earlier this month, the Rev. Jerry Pillay, former general secretary of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa, has been rebuffing critics who accuse him of making antisemitic remarks by referring to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians as tantamount to apartheid.
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Pastors Who Prioritize Self-Care Less Likely to Feel Like Quitting: Study
As an increasing number of pastors are now reporting they have considered quitting their jobs due to stress, loneliness, political divisions and worries like their church being in decline among other ...
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Fewer Churches Put Patriotism on Display for July 4
Though two-thirds are OK with flying the flag year-round, pastors have become more divided over Independence Day celebrations since 2016.
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Alabama church makes varied use of facility | Baptist Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- When Rob Paul first got to Huffman Baptist Church in Birmingham in July 2019, he spent several months talking with church members and “getting the lay of the land.”
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Jay Mule ministers through Native American churches | Baptist Press
GEARY, Okla. (BP)—Jay Mule’s life is testimony that God uses those who commit their lives to Him, even when their very existence seems out of control.
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FIRST-PERSON: From head to heart | Baptist Press
EL CAJON, Calif. (BP) – Let’s start with a riddle: What two partners live less than two feet apart but never meet? They’re both CEOs of vast organizations with overlapping jurisdictions; yet they remain best of friends, communicate instantly, and work in perfect coordination. Even the slightest interruption of their…
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What Happened to United Methodists’ Proposal To Split the Denomination?
While the plan to split the mainline Protestant denomination over its disagreement about the ordination and marriage of LGBTQ United Methodists will likely still be considered at the next General Conference meeting, wavering support for the protocol leaves the church either imagining a new way forward or plunging into chaos, depending on whom you ask.
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Matt Chandler Says Overturning of Roe Gives Church Opportunity to Step into ‘darkness,’ ‘decay’
Texas megachurch Pastor Matt Chandler weighed in on the overturning of Roe v Wade in a sermon Sunday, stressing that while celebrating life is good, it s the responsibility of the Church to support ...
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Most American Pastors Say It’s Important for Churches to Get Patriotic on July 4 – RELEVANT
The United States' birthday is just around the corner and, along with it, an old debate about just how American churches should celebrate. For most
