Religious Leaders Hail, Hammer President Trump’s First State of the Union Speech
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Reaction to President Trump's first State of the Union was fast and furious from opponents and supporters of his definition of
To Keep Churches Safe, Government Gets Involved
TAUNTON, Mass. (RNS) — Two months after the deadliest church shooting in American history, federal authorities are spearheading new efforts to help equip local faith
Draw Near (2-11-18 Formations)
We sometimes struggle with Hebrews because it is laced with the imagery and events of the Old Testament, foreign to our day. As you study this
Rely on God (2-4-18 Formations)
Sitting in a woman's office, I noticed she had a pretty picture of a cross on a rugged hilltop, but instead of signs of crucifixion, the
Cold Temps Open Doors to Minister to Homeless
DALLAS (BP) -- A homeless man lay frozen to death within eyesight of Cornerstone Baptist Church in South Dallas as record-breaking cold temperatures befell much of
Freak Show or Spiritual Test? Book Explores World of Snake Handlers
(RNS) — When Andrew Hamblin walks into church to preach on a Sunday morning, he brings along death in a box.
SBU President C. Pat Taylor Announces Upcoming Retirement
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University President Dr. C. Pat Taylor informed the SBU community today of his plans to retire Aug. 31, 2018, after
Trump’s First-Year Report Card: How’d He Do on Issues Important to Evangelicals?
(RNS) — In the days after Donald Trump’s surprise election in 2016, conservative evangelical Christians made clear their high expectations for the president they had
3 Lessons from a Pastor up Close to the Kentucky School Shooting
(RNS) — As the shots rang out through Marshall County High School, shock waves simultaneously reverberated throughout all of Marshall County as one fact was
Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Allow Guns in Churches
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Senate has passed legislation aimed at allowing guns in church in response to a deadly church shooting