The Reformed Church in America to Vote on Restructuring
After losing nearly half its membership in just five years, the RCA’s General Synod will consider 10 proposals aimed at charting a path forward.
God and (Especially) Country at the SBC
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside the SBC meeting to explore debate over the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance and other moments where Southern Baptists considered issues of patriotism, politics, and Christian Nationalism.
Southern Baptists Narrowly Reject Formal Ban on Churches With Any Women Pastors
And Clint Pressley, who is senior pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, will be the next Southern Baptist Convention president after winning 56% of votes in the final run-off race.
Mike Pence Speaks About Politics, Prayer to Southern Baptists at Indy Event
‘I honestly think we haven't come to the end of the debate over life: We've come to the end of the beginning,’ Pence said.
How This Maryland Pastor Ended Up Leading One of the Fastest-Growing Churches in the Nation
The Rev. Matthew L. Watley says it’s not happenstance his congregation, part of the historically Black African Methodist Episcopal denomination, is one of the fastest-growing churches in America.
Donald Trump vs. Mike Pence at the Southern Baptist Convention
Before Southern Baptists gather for their annual meeting next week, this issue of A Public Witness offers some helpful context to explain how we got to the point where Donald Trump and Mike Pence — both speaking during the event — represent different wings of
Southern Baptists Are Poised to Ban Churches With Women Pastors. Some Are Urging Them to Reconsider
The SBC’s annual meeting June 11-12 in Indianapolis will include a vote on whether to ban churches with any women pastors — and not just in the top job.
SBC Abuse Reform Task Force Ends Its Work With No Names on Database and No Long-Term Plan
Their report marks the second time a proposed database for abusive pastors has been derailed.
Latino Episcopalians in the Spotlight With Gutiérrez Presiding Bishop Nomination
Latino Episcopal clergy say that their congregations are thriving.
Adults Raised in the ‘Christian Parenting Empire’ of the ’70s-’90s Push Back
Leveraging social media, these parents and professionals aim to show that this parenting approach can result in trauma, estrangement and views of God as abusive.