American Academy of Religion: What All College Students Need to Know
(RNS) — The American Academy of Religion has published a broad set of guidelines outlining what every undergraduate student should know about religion.
Gaining My Religion: Kanye, Dylan and the Pop Stars Who Find God
Kanye West has reportedly said he will only be recording gospel from now on – following a trail blazed with mixed results by Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Reverend Run.
Let Zacchaeus Find Redemption
When Zacchaeus met Jesus and recognized his sins, he did more than say a prayer. And a critical part of that story is the financial payments. But are we unwilling to let a Zacchaeus walk such a path of redemption?
How We Can Use the Current Crisis in Politics and Christianity to Reclaim Jesus
(RNS) — Christians, in other historical moments, have often remembered, rediscovered, returned and gone back to their obedient discipleship to Jesus Christ — both personal and public — in times of crisis. It’s called coming home.
Southern Baptists Ready to Put Spotlight on Sex-Abuse Crisis
(AP) — Entangled in a multifaceted sex-abuse crisis, the Southern Baptist Convention is preparing to host a high-profile conference on the topic that has kindled skepticism even among some of the scheduled speakers.
Baptists Finalize Plans for Rebuild in Bahamas
FREEPORT, Bahamas (BP) -- After three days surveying the damage from Hurricane Dorian, an eight-member team of Southern Baptists returned to the United States with a keen appreciation of the Bahamian people and a commitment to partner with Baptist churches there.
David’s Hope
Like Solomon we are aware of God's promises and his call for us to be a different kind of people who will love him and live out his grace. Will we trust God in these difficult times
Afraid to Preach and Teach About Money in Your Congregation? Don’t Be.
Breaking the taboo about money talk can be fruitful for congregations, a new study shows. The more congregations talk about money, the more likely they are to see a corresponding increase in giving, according to the National Study of Congregations’ Economic Practices.
Pope Laments Countries That Sell Weapons but Refuse to Take in Refugees From Conflicts
Over 70 million people around the world have been forced to leave their homes. Among them are nearly 25.9 million refugees.
Tithing Over Text Is Now a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
Digital giving is boosting the church’s bottom line—as well as companies like Pushpay and Tithe.ly, who process the donations. The popularity of online tithing coincides with moves to incorporate more technology and strategy into church operations.