Home, University Respond in Convention Legal Battle
The Baptist Home and Missouri Baptist University submitted legal responses on Jan. 31 to urge a judge to dismiss motions for summary judgment filed by the Missouri Baptist Convention on
Christians get social media, other online tools to observe Lent
(RNS) For centuries during Lent, Christians have sought to grow closer to God through praying, fasting and giving to
Kenyan Pastors Offer Young People a Token of Love
On Valentine’s Day, some Kenyan pastors handed out red roses as a sign of love to HIV-positive youth suffering stigma and discrimination.
The gesture
What Does a Successful Church Look Like in 2017?
Do we measure the success of our churches by the number of people present each Sunday, the square footage of our buildings, the number of degrees
Russian Baptists Facing Legal Challenges from Anti-Evangelism Law
Six months after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law targeting missionary and evangelistic activities, Baptists and others in the
Can Churches Make a Difference for College Students?
Irv Cockriel is sounding the alarm for any who will listen. The retired college educator now works to educate his fellow Baptists on the importance of
Does Church Make a Difference?
If Christians are living like the rest of the world, does church remain important?
Antioch Rising from the Ashes
After a fire destroyed Antioch Baptist Church in Ralls County, Mo., on Dec. 20, pastor Jack Emmite promised the congregation one thing: they would have a place to
Iraqi Christian Leaders: Trump Ban Will Hurt Christian Refugees Fleeing Conflict
(RNS) As confusion continued over President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers from seven Muslim countries, Catholic leaders from Iraq are warning that the policy change will hurt thousands
Baptists React to Trump Action on Refugees, Visas
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring refugees and stopping visa-holders from seven nations, many Baptist leaders quickly criticized the action. Trump’s Jan. 27 order