How Evangelical Christian Writer Jemar Tisby Became a Radioactive Symbol of ‘Wokeness’
Once an evangelical insider with a textbook conversion story, Tisby has become persona non grata in some Christian circles for his books on race and religion.
Nun Whose Body Shows Little Decay Since 2019 Death Draws Hundreds to Rural Missouri
Hundreds of people flocked to a small town in Missouri this week and last to see a Black nun whose body has barely decomposed since 2019. Some say it's a sign of holiness in Catholicism, while others say the lack of decomposition may not be
We Didn’t Start the Fire
Even though this piece for A Public Witness starts as a story about one college, it deals with something many churches, schools, and organizations need to consider: taking steps to address their history.
Rev. Alvin Herring, Head of Faith in Action, To Retire
The Maryland pastor leaves behind a sprawling network that boasts active efforts in 200 cities across 25 US states.
Using ‘He/Him,’ ‘She/Her’ in Emails Got 2 Dorm Directors Fired at Small New York Christian College
The recent firings prompted more than 700 Houghton alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Extending a Financial Lifeline, Episcopal Church Credit Union Launches in the Bronx
'Most of us are not wealthy,' said one local resident. 'It’s impossible for us to get a loan from the commercial banks. So the only opportunity is to go to the loan sharks,' where the interest charged is 'overwhelming,' she said.
Saving the Farm: Heartland Clergy Train to Prevent Agriculture Workers’ Suicides
States such as Minnesota and South Dakota are offering suicide prevention training to clergy – a crucial, trusted presence in rural America. In the farmland, churches remain essential social gathering points.
Saddleback Church Appeals Southern Baptist Convention Ouster Over Woman Pastor
It is one of three churches appealing decisions recently made by the denomination’s Executive Committee to remove eight congregations from official affiliation.
Southern Baptists Lost Nearly Half a Million Members in 2022
The Southern Baptist Convention has lost 3 million members since 2006, about half of that in the last five years.
The IRS Just Hiked Taxes on Private Jet Flights. Pastors Are Not Excluded.
The tax increase impacts flights on employer-owned planes — including those owned by ministries.