UMC Top Court Rules Disaffiliating Clergy Don’t Automatically Lose Credentials
A Wisconsin bishop had required clergy whose churches were disaffiliating to give up their jobs or their credentials.
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Pope Francis Clears Way for Women and Lay Catholics to Vote in Upcoming Bishops' Meeting
The addition of lay men and women as voting members is 'not a revolution, but rather an important change,' said a cardinal overseeing the synod.
Hispanic Baptists to come together for evangelism, worship, training at SBC ‘23 | Baptist Press
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – As the annual Southern Baptist Convention gathering in New Orleans draws closer, Hispanic Baptists are gearing up for a time of evangelism, celebration, fellowship and equipping opportunities.
First-ever meeting of Myanmar Baptist churches one of many Asian summer gatherings | Baptist Press
NEW ORLEANS – The first-ever annual meeting of the Myanmar Baptist Churches USA fellowship is to take place Monday, June 12, in connection with the 2023 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention at the New Orleans Convention Center.
Bible Study: Trusting God | Baptist Press
Scripture commands us to trust in God. Yet we’re tempted to put God to the test when trouble arises. We may not say it out loud, but essentially we are saying, “Prove yourself one more time, God!”
Baptist organizations, fellowships to meet in New Orleans | Baptist Press
NEW ORLEANS – Several groups closely connected with the Southern Baptist Convention plan gatherings adjacent to the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting June 13-14 at the New Orleans Convention Center.
PCUSA's First Black Head of Denomination to Step Down: 'I have entered into this new season'
The first African American leader of the Presbyterian Church USA has said he will be stepping down from his position as leader of the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States
SBC DIGEST: Lifeway Black church conference marks 30th year July 17-21; Timothy George to be ETS president | Baptist Press
ReImagine conference aims to help Black churches move out of the pandemic paradigm; Timothy George to serve as president of Evangelical Theological Society in Its 75th Year.
Fear in evangelism can be overcome as believers focus on obedience, joy in Jesus, SWBTS prof says | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – A leading voice in evangelism training and education has an encouraging word for believers who face fear when they want to share their faith. Matt Queen says fear can be overcome by redefining success when it comes to evangelism.
2023 Committee on Committees announced | Baptist Press
FARMERSVILLE, Texas (BP) -- SBC President Bart Barber has announced his appointments to the 2023 Committee on Committees. Riley Prather, pastor of Green Valley Crossing, Putnam, Conn., will lead the committee as chair, and Cassie Stanteen from First Baptist, Clinton, Miss., will serve as vice chair.
