God Uses Dog’s Barking to Save Pastor, Family
For the first time in his life, Darrin Crockett is glad God did not answer his prayer.
Bethlehem’s Storied Nativity Church Closes Amid Virus Fears
Palestinian officials on Thursday closed the storied Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem indefinitely over fears of the new coronavirus, weeks ahead of the busy Easter holiday season.
More US Firms Are Providing Faith-Based Support for Employees
It has become standard practice for U.S. corporations to assure employees of support regardless of their race, gender or sexual orientation. There's now an intensifying push to ensure that companies are similarly supportive and inclusive when it comes to employees' religious beliefs.
Faith Groups Gear up Disaster Relief After Deadly Tornadoes in Tennessee
Faith-based disaster groups are gearing up to provide assistance after overnight tornadoes killed at least 21 people across four counties in Tennessee.
JD Greear, Omar Suleiman to Discuss Christian-Muslim Relations at NC College
This week more than 500 evangelical students will hear Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear and Yaqeen Institute founder Imam Omar Suleiman discuss how evangelicals and Muslims can find a way forward “in a time of unprecedented division and distrust.”
Keynote Speakers Announced for Space for Grace 2020
Jim Wallis and Suzan Johnson Cook are among keynote speakers at American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Space for Grace 2020 national gathering — “Testify!” — to be held Sept. 23-25, 2020, at the Westin Kansas City (Mo.) at Crown Center.
Evangelicals Downplay Religious Expression When Working With Secular Groups
Despite being portrayed as hyper-religious and persistent proselytizers, a researcher sees that some evangelicals actually downplay religious expression when working with religiously diverse and secular groups.
Central Seminary Trustees Name Durso as New President
The Board of Trustees of Central Baptist Theological Seminary elected Dr. Pamela R. Durso as the seminary’s 11th president in a special meeting held on Monday, February 24, 2020. She will begin her duties as president June 1, 2020.
BWA Appoints Jackson to Serve as Director of Integral Mission
The Baptist World Alliance has appointed Everton Jackson to serve as Director of Integral Mission. Jackson will focus on the BWA's core ministry area of evangelism and mission while providing administrative oversight and leadership in the areas of religious freedom, human rights, and justice as
Southern Baptist Mission Agency Forms Coronavirus Task Force as Global Threat Rises
As the global coronavirus crisis nears pandemic status, the International Mission Board of the SBC announced Friday (Feb. 28) a coronavirus task force to address implications for IMB personnel and partners, including church volunteer mission teams.