John Piper’s Son Becomes a Critic of Religion on TikTok
John Piper is one of the most influential theologians in America. His son Abraham calls evangelicalism “a destructive, narrow-minded worldview.”Read full piece
When Pastors Change Churches During a Global Pandemic, it Takes Creativity & Perseverance
Ministers who changed pulpits during the last year of the COVID-19 pandemic recount similar experiences. Besides preaching to empty sanctuaries in view of a call — and in some cases for months after beginning their new roles — these pastors say they have yet to
Can America’s ‘Civil Religion’ Still Unite the Country?
America, unlike some countries, is not defined by a common ancestry, nor is it tied to an official faith tradition. But it does have a distinct identity and a quasi-religious foundation.Read full piece
This Land is Sacred to the Apache, & They are Fighting to Save It
Native Americans want to protect Oak Flat, a sacred site 60 miles east of Phoenix, from a mining operation.Read full piece
Baptists in Ukraine Urge Prayer for Peace
In light of a buildup of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border, Baptists in Ukraine called on Christians around the world to pray for peace in their nation.Read full piece
Now Beth Moore is Taking on Patriarchy in the Church
Just a month after making headlines by announcing her departure from the Southern Baptist Convention, popular author and Bible teacher Beth Moore launched a second salvo against the male-dominated leadership of the SBC.Read full piece
An Altar Call for Backsliding Book People
Two authors encourage Christians to rededicate themselves to attentive, artful reading. Read full piece
Colombian Church Groups Mobilize to Help Newest Venezuelan Refugees
Church groups in Colombia are mobilizing to support thousands of Venezuelan refugees who recently fled a military offensive and are stuck in a remote Colombian border town.Read full piece
Months After Two Hurricanes, Vaccinated Volunteers Finally Heading to Lake Charles
Recovery has been painfully slow in Lake Charles, La., which remains a near-ghost town since being struck by two hurricanes last fall and cut off from the aid of faith-based groups due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Read full piece
The Missing Word in Our Reckonings on Race
Two pastors advocate reparations for victims of White Supremacy. Read full piece