Vatican Synod Calls for Women Leaders ‘at All Levels’
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A global summit of Catholic bishops on Saturday (Oct. 27) issued a powerful call for the inclusion of women in decision-making roles
World Series Crew Chief Embraces Mission Field
BOSTON (BP)-- Ted Barrett had made a deal with God, or so he thought, when he was a young umpire in the minor leagues. He promised
Legal Battle Continues Over Religious Leader Housing Tax Break
(RNS) — A federal court heard oral arguments this week on whether a longstanding housing tax break for clergy called a “parsonage allowance exclusion” is
For ICE Detainees, Access to Clergy Is Infrequent or Absent Altogether, Rights Groups Say
(RNS) — In May, Roberto Rauda, an undocumented immigrant, went to a New London, Conn., courthouse to pay a fine for carrying an open container
Friendliness More Than Simple ‘Hello’
“Hi, I’m Joe. Welcome to First Baptist Church!” Long-time church member Joe beams at the visiting couple, while he pumps their hands. “So glad you came!”
Joe spies friends and moves
McCaskill Speeches Could Break ‘Johnson Amendment’
Senator Claire McCaskill, a Democrat from Missouri seeking reelection this year, has stopped at multiple churches on the campaign trail — despite her office claiming
Museum of the Bible Pulls Dead Sea Scroll Fragments Found to Be Forged
(RNS) — Since its grand opening nearly a year ago, the Museum of the Bible has exhibited five fragments from the storied Dead Sea
Missouri Baptist Convention Gathers in Springfield
Missouri Baptist Convention messengers will gather in Springfield this week (Oct. 22-23) for their 184th annual meeting with the 2018 theme of "Steady." Streaming is available
Eugene Peterson, Author of ‘the Message’ and Pastor to Other Pastors, Dies at Age 85
(RNS) — Eugene Peterson, the best-selling author of “The Message” and longtime pastor praised as a “shepherd’s shepherd,” passed away Monday morning (Oct. 22) at age 85.
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Baptists Gather to Explore Ways to Promote Racial Justice
Baptists from across the U.S. gathered in Atlanta last week at the New Baptist Covenant’s 2018 summit, committing to continue the “journey to justice” for all