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
Near Yellowstone, 6-Member Church Impacts the World
GARDINER, Mont. (BP) -- Most churches would consider closing their doors if their active membership dipped to six people, but Gardiner Baptist Church is
As Wildfires Rage, California Town Rallies for Material, Spiritual Help
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Pick any road in Redding, Calif., and community members will tell you they aren’t surprised to see handmade thank-you signs lining the
Sex Scandals Fester at Unhealthy Organizations, Experts Say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Of all the horrific details contained in the Pennsylvania grand jury report on child sexual abuse in the Catholic