Baptizing America
Word&Way’s own Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood wrote a new book, “Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism,” which is available for pre-order now.
Review: Reviving the Ancient Faith
James L. Gorman’s fresh edition of Richard T. Hughes’s classic work, "Reviving the Ancient Faith: The Story of Churches of Christ in America," illuminates the influential Stone-Campbell religious movement.
Faith Leaders Renew Push for ‘Accurate’ Black History Education in Florida
Training sessions in Tallahassee and in Orlando will feature curriculum companies whose products could enhance those wishing to teach Black history in schools and churches.
Islamist Nigerian Militants Press Attacks Against Christians to Foment Religious War
The militants 'are terrorists, and they are not fighting for any religion. But they want to use religion to achieve their target of destabilizing the country and establishing an Islamic state,' said a local evangelical Christian pastor.
Texas Baptist Church to Host Michael Flynn and QAnon Promoters
A prominent Southern Baptist church in Fort Worth, Texas, will host a two-day event this weekend featuring disgraced former Lt. General Michael Flynn and other activists who have pushed QAnon conspiracy theories about alleged sex trafficking rings.
Subversive Are Those Who Mourn
This issue of A Public Witness explores the subversive power of public mourning — like what happened recently after the state murder of Russian political dissident Alexei Navalny — to better understand a Beatitude of Jesus.
For Lent, Faithful America Offers Tools to Counter White Christian Nationalism
During this Lenten season, Faithful America is “giving up White Supremacy” through launching a new webinar series. The first installment featured a discussion with Jemar Tisby and Randall Balmer.
Churches and Nonprofits Ensnared in Georgia Push to Restrict Bail Funds
Initiatives such as 'Mama’s Day Bail Out' and the 'Freedom Day Project' — which occur in June, around Juneteenth and Father's Day — are a hallmark for some Black churches in Georgia.
Review & Giveaway: God Gave Rock & Roll to You
This issue of A Public Witness cues up the soundtrack of American evangelical Christianity as covered in Leah Payne’s “God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music.”
Review: Wounded Pastors
In "Wounded Pastors: Navigating Burnout, Finding Healing, and Discerning the Future of Your Ministry," Carol Howard Merritt and James Fenimore offer guidance for pastors who have been hurt by the church.