Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain (Amid Tear Gas)
It played out like a scene straight out of Isaiah 6. Apocalyptic, vision-like stuff. But then the script changed.
In Minneapolis, Faith Groups Rush to Aid Demonstrators
Faith leaders in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are offering aid to demonstrators who have taken to the streets to decry racism and police brutality, working to balance religious calls for justice with an aversion to violence and a desire to prevent the spread of infection during the
As Coronavirus ‘Storm Cloud’ Gathers, Black Church in Missouri Braces for Mourning
When Traci Blackmon, the senior pastor for a predominantly black church in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, is finally able to open the doors for service again, one of her main concerns is the collective sorrow her congregation will experience.
Christian Legal Group Falsely Attacks Black Baptist Mayor as “Nazi-Like”
A conservative Christian group used inaccurate claims to blast the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri as a Nazi. Quinton Lucas, a Baptist who serves as the third black mayor of Kansas City, drew attention after creating a broad policy designed to track the spread of
BWA to Lead Global Pentecost Worship
As Baptists around the world struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, the Baptist World Alliance will lead a three-pronged effort during Pentecost weekend to bring global Baptists together for worship. Elijah Brown, BWA general secretary, announced the initiative during an interview with the Word&Way podcast “Baptist
Word&Way Coronavirus Coverage
No other news outlet has provided more coverage on how different types of Baptists around the world are dealing with the global coronavirus pandemic. In fact, you’ll find reports from more than 25 countries and multiple U.S. denominations. Word&Way is devoted to telling stories about
Schools, Libraries and Gyms Are Shut Down. Why Are Some Churches Still Open?
More than 1 in 10 regular churchgoers say in-person services at their house of worship are still happening, according to new research. Seventeen percent said they continue to attend in-person church events.
BWA President Expresses Concerns, Prayers Amid Coronavirus
Speaking from self-quarantine because of recent travel, Baptist World Alliance President Paul Msiza expressed concerns about the potential impact of coronavirus on his home country of South Africa as well as Baptist communities across the globe. The BWA also announced today (March 25) an international
Baptists Urge Action for Vulnerable Persons Amid Coronavirus
As the global coronavirus pandemic shuts down countries and endangers livelihoods and lives, some Baptist leaders warn that people already vulnerable in our society are the most vulnerable to the virus and its economic impact. And while the drops in the stock market and the
7 Lessons from Singapore’s Churches for When the Coronavirus Reaches Yours
March 7 marked the one-month anniversary of Singapore — which has seen 166 cases but zero deaths — raising the threat level to "moderate disruption." Local churches — which account for about 1 in 5 Singaporeans — have been forced into an extended period of