Some Still Revising South’s Reasons for Civil War
Terrell Carter (a pastor, university administrator, and Word&Way columnist) writes about the myths of the Lost Cause sympathizers still pushed today. Read full piece
Being Willing to Listen
Columnist Christopher Dixon admits feeling fatigue amide coronavirus, racial injustices, and more. But he also sees the importance of churches and Christians staying engaged and listening.
Mississippi Baptist Newspaper Ceases Printing
The Baptist Record will cease printing after 143 years, going fully digital and free of charge on its own website. It is the fourth Baptist publication to stop printing this year.
Crossing the Creeks
Columnist Heather Feeler reflects on a hike that crossed a few creeks, and what she learned from that journey about God, faith, and unexpected times like living in a pandemic.
Evangelical, Midwestern, Southern Churches Most Likely to be Meeting in Person Again
Which churches have resumed gathering in person amid the coronavirus pandemic? Mostly evangelical Protestant churches rather than mainline Protestant and, more often, those that are located in the South or Midwest, according to a new survey released Friday (July 24) by LifeWay Research.
Campers Test Positive for COVID-19 After Attending Evangelical Youth Camp
Hundreds of campers may have been exposed to COVID-19 after attending a Christian camp hosted by Fellowship Church, an evangelical megachurch in Grapevine, Texas. The church’s Allaso Ranch retreat center, located near Dallas-Fort Worth, has been welcoming campers of various ages this summer.
Remembering John Lewis: An Invitation to Make ‘Good Trouble’
Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins, acting executive director of the New Baptist Covenant, mayor of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and executive director emeritus of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, reflects on the life and legacy of John Lewis. Read full piece
Christian Abortion Critics Urge Democrats to Change Platform
A group of more than 100 Christian pastors, religion professors, and other advocates is urging the Democratic National Committee to adopt a party platform that’s friendlier to abortion opponents. The letter was organized by the anti-abortion group Democrats for Life.
Vivian Remembered as Courageous, Humble Civil Rights Warrior
The nation paid its final respects Thursday (July 23) to C.T. Vivian, a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement who helped end segregation across the South and left an abiding imprint on U.S. history. Vivian, a Baptist minister born in Boonville, Missouri, died July 17 at
Baptist Pastor Is Fired After Coming Out as Transgender
Lorne Park Baptist Church in Ontario narrowly voted to terminate their pastor who came out as transgender in a sermon last month. Read full piece