President Donald Trump’s appeal to religious conservatives is a cornerstone of his political identity. But Joe Biden is a different kind of foe than Trump has faced before: one who makes faith a central part of his persona — often literally wearing it on his
In a guest column at Good Faith Media, Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor argues that white Baptist churches and institutions should study their past ties to slavery so they can appropriately respond today. Read full piece
The birth of Baptist News Global — formerly Associated Baptist Press — 30 years ago today (July 17) was the offshoot of a decade or more of theological rift between two factions in Southern Baptist life. Then-Word&Way Editor Bob Terry played key role in founding
Southern Baptist leaders in Louisiana this week committed to wearing masks and urged Baptists across the state to join them in this “simple thing” to fight coronavirus.
Three evangelical churches in California have sued Gov. Gavin Newsom for banning singing and chanting in places of worship but permitting such activities elsewhere.
After Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Forth Worth, Texas, ended its archaeology program, the school’s former president, Paige Patterson, connected outgoing professors to Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Read full piece
For years, John Onwuchekwa was a rising star in the Southern Baptist Convention. The Black pastor was part of the family and destined for great things. Then he wasn’t. And now he and his church is leaving the SBC.
A prominent Southern Baptist church led by a former denominational president is the subject of a lawsuit that highlights how ignoring “red flags” of manipulative behavior could lead to sexual abuse.
Amid a coronavirus surge, some pastors say that a government order — even if done for health purposes — must be resisted in the name of religious liberty. So, I decided to remove from the Lord’s house any articles showing our submission to the CDC
Andy Stanley, who leads North Point Ministries, a Georgia-based mega-ministry, said the rise in COVID-19 cases has led to the suspension of in-person adult worship services through the rest of the year.