Pastor John MacArthur rejects online worship, says Zoom is 'not Church’
Pastor and theologian John MacArthur has argued that online worship does not count as genuine Church, as it goes against the biblical definition of proper worship.
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When Christian Colleges Fail the Test
In this issue of A Public Witness, we take you on a college tour to Southwest Baptist University and several other Christian schools embroiled in governance conflicts this year. Then we offer some lessons on why these issues matter to Christian communities.
Police and Cardinal to review last rites guidance after Catholic MP's murder
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick and Catholic leader Cardinal Vincent Nichols are to work together on guidelines around access to violent crime scenes for Catholic priests following the murder of Sir David Amess.
STATE MEETINGS: Hawaii, West Virginia | Baptist Press
Hawaii Pacific stays virtual for second year; West Virginia partners with Peruvian seminary.
STATE MEETINGS: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia | Baptist Press
CABOT, Ark. – A total of 493 messengers attended the 168th Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC), which convened Oct. 26-27 at First Baptist Church in Cabot under the theme “Compelled,” taken from Acts 20:22-24.
Bible Study: Trust God to redeem your failures | Baptist Press
We don’t need to wallow in past defeats or keep reminding ourselves of our past sins. Instead, God encourages us to repent and move forward in obedience.
Georgia church brings one voice through many languages each Sunday | Baptist Press
DULUTH, Ga. (BP) – Sunday worship at First Baptist Church looks a lot different than most congregations across the nation. And while it may sound different to many of the parishioners, a single Gospel message comes through loud and clear.
Alabama church members protest pastor, call for resignation over mismanagement allegations
Members of an Alabama church protested Sunday for their pastor to step down amid accusations of financial mismanagement, claiming that the congregation voted to oust him.
SBC state conventions take steps to review sexual abuse policies, survivor care
Southern Baptist leaders in several states have taken proactive steps to address the issue of sexual abuse within the denomination, forming special committees to review their state conventions' responses to allegation reporting, survivor care and prevention.
SBC Executive Committee meets, receives update from legal team | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee met online Wednesday morning, Nov. 10. Members filled a Committee on Nominations vacancy and received updates on the progress of the Sexual Abuse Task Force, legal counsel for the EC and subcommittee appointments.
