Small Church, Bivocational Group Offers Support, Free Education
NASHVILLE (BP) -- As Joe Wright Jr. and his wife Pennie worshiped with a Southern Baptist congregation of 12 members in the Tennessee Delta just a
White House Honors Evangelicals ‘for All the Good Work They Do’
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The White House hosted a dinner Monday night (Aug. 27) for about 100 evangelical Christian leaders and senior-level officials, honoring evangelicals, as
CBF Releases Profile for New Executive Coordinator Post
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship released a profile for its executive coordinator position on Aug. 27, one month after Suzii Paynter announced she will transition out of her current leadership role.
Africa, Home to Growing Number of Christians and Muslims — and Atheists, Too
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Africa is a deeply religious continent, with both Christianity and Islam are on the rise. But small groups of determined atheists
Hawaii Sees ‘Incredible Witness’ Amid Hurricane, Fire
HILO, Hawaii (BP) -- Though Hurricane Lane dumped more than four feet of rain on some parts of Hawaii, the state's Baptists say the
Sen. John McCain: Known as a Veteran but Also a Man of Quiet Faith
(RNS) — Sen. John McCain, a former prisoner of war who embraced patriotism loudly and religion quietly, died Saturday (Aug. 25) at the age of
‘Baptist Hymnal’ Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
NASHVILLE (BP) -- LifeWay Christian Resources is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the latest Baptist Hymnal this month. It's a milestone Mike Harland, director of LifeWay
In ‘gOD-Talk’ Discussions, Black Millennials Explore Their Faith, Spirituality
(RNS) — On Friday (Aug. 24), author and radio personality Devi Brown will explain her faith at a pilot event in Los Angeles that explores
U.S. Adults: Volunteering More Generous Than Monetary Donations
Volunteering and other hands-on ways of helping others are more likely to be seen as generous actions by U.S. adults over financial contributions, according to
#ChurchToo Supporter Builds Bridges Between the Extremes
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Karen Swallow Prior is an evangelical English professor in rural Virginia who can claim something most others who fit