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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From Bush to Obama to Trump, White House Faith Office Persists at 25 Years
‘It’s unusual for a president to continue a signature White House office of his predecessor of a different political party,’ said Melissa Rogers, twice director of the White House faith-based office.
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Interfaith body delays church permit in Medan, Indonesia
A state-supported organization formed in 2006 to maintain religious harmony and tolerance in Indonesia has delayed recommending whether to support a building permit for a church in North Sumatra Province, sources said.
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Pedro Aquino gets his medal | Baptist Press
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Pedro F. Aquino, Jr., is to receive a Congressional Gold Medal this Saturday, March 21, 14 years after his death in 2012 at age 89.
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Prosthetics Ministry Opens Gospel Doors in East Asia | Baptist Press
Imagine the closest hospital isn’t just an ambulance ride away from your home. It’s a trek that requires multiple days and a 12-hour car ride on bumpy roads.
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‘Costco’ Pastor Cheers Young People’s Turn to Faith: ‘There are no good answers outside the church’
A pastor who has built a large social media following by integrating his admiration for Costco with his Christian faith says there are no good answers outside the church and believes that might be
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Blessed are the peacemakers: a pastoral call from Jerusalem in a time of war
From his ancestral home in Old Jerusalem, Jack Sara laments the relentless rhythm of violence that rises, devastates, and returns again to wound people and their future. Nevertheless, he holds fast to his faith in God and God's vision for a peaceful world—for shalom. He calls us to pray for peace, speak up for peace, be reconciliatory, and hold on to our ultimate hope.
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Christian acquitted in baseless blasphemy case in Pakistan
A court has acquitted a 62-year-old Catholic of baseless blasphemy charges after the complainant said he had “forgiven” him and wished to withdraw the case, the victim’s lawyer said.
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Mission Australia Launches Youth Survey 2026, Marking 25 Years
Mission Australia’s Youth Survey is marking 25 years of gathering the views of young people by inviting those ages 14 to 19 to “come to the party” and participate in the 2026 survey.
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Beach Reach Leader Was Once ‘that kid at the beach’ | Baptist Press
RICHMOND, Ky. – For the past six years, Jake Hancock has led Baptist Campus Ministry groups from Eastern Kentucky University to serve in Beach Reach evangelistic outreach.
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Homelife marks 80 years of encouraging Christian families | Baptist Press
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Many are familiar with the urban legend of Teddy Stallard (sometimes called Teddy Stoddard) and Mrs. Thompson.
