Jules Woodson: Andy Savage’s Reported Return to Pulpit Is ‘Not OK’
(RNS) — “Devastating news today,” Jules Woodson tweeted over the weekend. “My abuser is back in the pulpit.”
SBU, MBC Tussle over Trustees
As the Missouri Baptist Convention’s annual meeting starts today (Oct. 28), leaders are at odds with a Baptist school in the state, with . While the MBC demands Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, adopt changes to its governance documents, the two groups are disagreeing
Southern Baptists in Missouri Gather in Branson for the 185th Annual Meeting
Southern Baptists in Missouri will gather in Branson at the Branson Convention Center Oct. 28-29 for their 185th annual meeting at the Branson Convention Center for reports, business, meetings, and worship.
China Frees Christian Prisoner Amid Ongoing Persecution
CHINA (BP) -- China has freed an imprisoned Christian but continues a reign of persecution including church demolitions and restrictions barring foreign students from worship, religious liberty advocates reported.
Hispanic Pastors Learning, Connecting in Houston
HOUSTON (BP) -- The Union Baptist Association (UBA) of Houston is investing in the lives of Hispanic pastors, their spouses and church leaders through a two-year process named "Lideres Transformadores," or Transformative Leaders.
More Than 1 Billion People Celebrate on Diwali. What Does It Mean to Them?
(RNS) — With more than a billion people celebrating Diwali, which comes this year on Oct. 27, the festival is one of the largest and most significant religious observances around the world. But what is this Hindu holiday?
Justice Needs Proximity, Claiborne Preaches
(WW) – A prominent Christian activist and author urged a Kansas City, Missouri, audience to embrace social issues by getting closer to people who are hurting. Shane Claiborne keynoted a “social justice revival” on Sept. 22 at First Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo.
Kenyans See ‘Hand of God’ in Kipchoge’s Record-Breaking Marathon Run
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — As Eliud Kipchoge arrived back home in Nairobi on Wednesday (Oct. 16), citizens of his country pointed at a “hand of God” in his record-breaking, sub-two-hour run on Saturday in Vienna.
International Mission Board Worker Andy Leininger Dies at 56
RICHMOND (BP) -- Andrew (Andy) N. Leininger, who served as a Christian worker in the former Soviet Union for 22 years, died in his home state of Missouri on October 13, 2019. He was 56.
Accusing SBC of ‘Caving,’ John MacArthur Says of Beth Moore: ‘Go Home’
(RNS) — Evangelical pastor John MacArthur, speaking at a celebration of his 50th year in pulpit ministry, claimed the SBC had taken a “headlong plunge” toward allowing women preachers at its annual meeting, decrying they had lost faith in the authority of the Bible.