Jokester Jesus?
Scholars agree that Jesus' humanity would include a sense of humor. But just how funny was the Man from Nazareth?
Humor an important spiritual practice, theologian asserts
Humor doesn’t show up on any spiritual practice list. But Richard Olson hopes to make that happen. “Humor is a very important spiritual practice, especially for those under stress and turmoil,” he said.
Grady Nutt a pacesetter for Christian comedy
Grady Nutt, a Baptist minister who attained national fame as the “Prime Minister of Humor” in 1979 as a regular cast member of the popular television series “Hee Haw,” was at the pinnacle of his career when he died in a plane crash after a
Laughter is the best medicine — except when it’s a bitter pill to swallow
Something that strikes one person as funny—even something heard at church—may seem inappropriate to another. How can believers strike a balance as they use humor and laughter in ministry?
Grieving comic says humor, like hope, springs eternal
Jinny Henson is heading back to the comedy circuit with a major event April 24 in Pearland, and an August date in Monroe, La., for the first time since her daughter's death at age 12 from injuries received in a tragic church bus accident last
A Time to Laugh
What is the role of laughter and humor for Christians? When should believers take time to laugh?
Former youth minister convicted of sexual assault
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (ABP) -- A former American Baptist youth minister who entered and then withdrew a guilty plea of sending nude photos to a 15-year-old girl he was counseling has been convicted of sexual assault.
Poll finds broad general, religious support for comprehensive immigration reform
WASHINGTON (ABP) -- A new survey finds broad support across party lines and religious groups for comprehensive immigration reform that reflects the rule of law and respects the dignity and wholeness of immigrants and families.
Colleges respond to Gov. Nixon’s proposal to cut student aid
 Missouri Baptist University student Montez "Pilon" Brown is interviewed by KSDX-TV Channel 5 in St. Louis during a rally to protest Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon's proposal to cut state financial Q and A: Melissa Rogers on Obama faith-based council reportWASHINGTON (ABP) -- Melissa Rogers, former general counsel for the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and current professor at Baptist-related Wake Forest Divinity School, recently finished serving as the chair of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Below are her responses, |