When ‘Stakes Is High,’ Community Is Key
The early church had everything to lose because of their faith in what they believed God was doing through them and what God was calling them to do. But they never gave up.
God’s Promises
The portion of the Bible that includes Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings was finalized and edited during the Babylonian exile, when Israel desperately needed to know their history and God's purpose for them as his people. Exile was a time of lost memories,
Passionate Advocates for Persecuted Church Produce Films
WASHINGTON (BP) -- One is a former FBI agent, the other a longtime missionary. In their respective ways, they're intent on raising awareness of Christians facing persecution across the world.
Twitter Bans Hateful Posts Based on Religion
SAN FRANCISCO (BP) -- Tweets that dehumanize a person because of that person's religion are no longer allowed on Twitter, the company announced Tuesday (July 9).
Storm Could Become ‘Crescendo Moment’ in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (BP) -- Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is preparing an initial response if the tropical system currently in the Gulf of Mexico develops into Hurricane Barry overnight on Friday (July 12), but floodwaters already have started to rise in New Orleans.
Christian Nationalism, the Border and Fourth of July Church in Dallas
I believe — with my conservative Christian brothers and sisters — that Christians have an essential role to play in modern-day America and that the Bible has something to say about politics. To learn more I determined to go to a Southern Baptist church in
Female Pastor’s Exit Exposes Cultural Rifts at NYC’s Riverside Church
This month, the governing council of Riverside Church in Manhattan refused to renew Dr. Amy K. Butler’s contract, shocking the 1,750-member congregation. The decision followed a series of charges and countercharges over sexual harassment, sexual mores, culture, and hypocrisy.
Surprise Calls and Conversations
Who can resist seeing a phone number (and not those fake 555 numbers) and wondering, Is it real?
Could Maggots Be God’s Miracle to Save Us From Global Warming?
(RNS) — Because of the apocalyptic consequences of global warming, many are hoping for a miracle from God or science to save us from ourselves. Maggots may be part of that miracle.
Baptist World Alliance Welcomes New Member Body
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS -- During the 2019 Annual Gathering of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), the General Council voted unanimously to approve the membership application of the Zomi Baptist Convention of Myanmar (ZBCM), making it the 240th member body within the 114-year-old organization.