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
Pastor Talks of Breakdown in Turkey, but Also Forgiveness
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Andrew Brunson, the American pastor recently released after two years of confinement in Turkey said Friday that he suffered a
As Refugee Admissions Drop, Fewer Persecuted Christians Admitted to U.S.: World Relief
(RNS) — The number of Christian refugees coming to the United States from the countries where Christians are most persecuted has dropped dramatically under President
‘Mission Impossible’: Laser Tag Outreach Impacts Youth
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (BP) -- For the past six years, White Sulphur Baptist Church has hosted a unique event that brings youth, police and
China Says Internment Camps Are ‘Free Vocational Training’
BEIJING (AP) — China is saving Muslim ethnic minorities from the lure of religious extremism by teaching them to speak Mandarin and accept modern science,
Christian Post Publisher Is Indicted For Fraud
(RNS) — A New York City grand jury has indicted Christian Media Corp., the publisher of evangelical news website The Christian Post, and William Anderson,
For Churches, Michael ‘Like Being Hit by a Bomb’
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (BP) -- Hurricane Michael damaged at least 50 Southern Baptist church buildings in Florida and Georgia, according to initial estimates,
US Pastor Freed from Turkey Prays with Trump in Oval Office
WASHINGTON (AP) — Freed American pastor Andrew Brunson fell to one knee in the Oval Office and placed his hand on President Donald Trump’s shoulder in