Rededicating to the Wrong Example
This issue of A Public Witness unpacks why the upcoming ‘Rededicate 250’ gathering was planned for May 17 and the Christian Nationalist fight to remake the past and present.
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FIRST-PERSON: We must not be silent on racism | Baptist Press
These recent days in American life have truly been difficult, Ronnie Floyd says, listing the senseless death of George Floyd and the subsequent violence of a few. He calls Southern Baptists to commit to eradicate racism.
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Ahead of Trump Bible Photo Op, Police Forcibly Expel Priest From St. John’s Church Near White House
Early Monday evening (June 1), President Trump stood before the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Washington, DC, and held aloft a Bible for cameras. The church appeared to be completely abandoned. It was, in fact, abandoned, but not by choice.
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Tear Gas, Threats for Protesters Before Trump Visits Church
It began with Attorney General Bill Barr standing with his hands casually in his pockets, not wearing a tie, surveying the scene at Lafayette Park across from the White House, where several thousand protesters had gathered for more demonstrations after the police killing of George Floyd.
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SBC trustee system stable in spite of Annual Meeting cancellation | Baptist Press
If history is any indication, the Southern Baptist Convention's trustee system will continue without a snag despite the cancellation of the 2020 SBC annual meeting due to COVID-19.
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SBC DIGEST: Pastor shares Christ with demonstrators; Worship leaders discuss pandemic’s effects on ministry | Baptist Press
Nebraska pastor shares Christ with demonstrators; More than 400 worship leaders attend SWBTS webinar to discuss pandemic's effects on worship and strategies for regathering.
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IMB Student Team introduces Stateside Summer initiative | Baptist Press
While students won't be traveling overseas, IMB's Stateside Summer initiative will allow students to connect digitally with missionaries they would have served alongside in person.
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Faith Leaders in Dual Roles Guiding Churches & Police
Pastors, including Baptists, who serve as police chaplains in the Twin Cities in Minnesota believe their calling involves ministering to their churches and the local police. These dual roles are highlighted as protests continue after the police killing of George Floyd.
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For Top U.S. Virus Experts, Faith and Science Work Together
The relationship between faith and science has faced its share of strain during the coronavirus pandemic — but for some scientists leading the nation's response, the two have worked in concert.
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Some camps going digital to reach students this summer | Baptist Press
With many Baptist campgrounds announcing they won't host summer camps or will do so only on a limited basis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, churches are looking for other high-impact options to reach and disciple students.
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FIRST-PERSON: A personal resolution | Baptist Press
Pastor Josh Powell has adopted an 11-point resolution for confronting racism and seeking justice. "My conscience will testify against me and my witness will be marred if I do not express my convictions," he says.
