Spiritual Squabbles in Statehouses
This issue of A Public Witness looks at recent faith squabbles in statehouses and how this could impact Christian Nationalistic legislative efforts in a Capitol near you.
COVID-19 Health Emergency Is Ending but Faith-Based Vaccine Clinics Continue
Over the last few years, African American congregations have provided outsized action on getting people tested and vaccinated.
Texas Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Chaplains in Public Schools
‘I worry that this bill will lead to Christian nationalists infiltrating our public schools and indoctrinating our students,’ said Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat and Presbyterian seminarian.
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.
Why Habitat for Humanity’s Theology of the Hammer Offers Hope in Polarized Times
For nearly five decades, Habitat for Humanity has inspired people from different backgrounds — who often can’t agree on anything — to work together for their neighbors’ benefit.
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.
Thoughts & Prayers (& Blood)
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the divergent behaviors of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on political issues before considering the protesters at an official prayer vigil in Allen, Texas, on Sunday.
Review: Death, the End of History, and Beyond
Greg Carey's "Death, the End of History, and Beyond: Eschatology in the Bible" understands that we need to address the present, but the future does impact the present — thus, the study of Last Things is not something we can avoid dealing with.
Kansas City Prophet Calls for 21-Day Fast and Prayer for ‘Salvation of Israel’
Mike Bickle of the International House of Prayer Kansas City has launched a 21-day fast and prayer intended to hasten Jesus's return.
UMC Bishops Request 2026 General Conference as Hundreds More Churches Disaffiliate
The meeting would focus on re-establishing connection within the United Methodist Church after years of strife over the ordination and marriage of its LGBTQ members.