MercyMe Saga Opens Big with Two More Faith Films Due
LOS ANGELES (BP) -- "I Can Only Imagine" opened third at the U.S. box office this past weekend as the Easter season heralds two more faith-based films.
Can the Government Force Pregnancy Centers to Speak a Message They Disagree With?
(RNS) - The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday (March 20) in a case with serious implications for religious rights and free speech nationwide.
Missouri Missionaries Randy and Kathy Arnett Die from Injuries Sustained in Africa Accident
RICHMOND, Virginia—International Mission Board missionaries Dr. Randy Arnett, 62, and Kathy Arnett, 61, died March 14, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Missouri-native missionaries served as theological education strategists for Africa.
Jewelry Industry’s Supply Chains Hide Worker Exploitation
The global jewelry industry relies on complex supply chains that hide worker exploitation, according to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released in January.
Greeters and Gifts: How Churches Welcome Guests
NASHVILLE (BP) -- If the average pastor has anything to do with it, church guests can expect multiple greetings and may even leave with a gift, according to a new study released March 14.
Loneliness: Pastors Highlight Need for Community
LAS VEGAS (BP) -- Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., and Denver were named America's loneliest cities in a recent study, but pastors in those cities are not surprised. They say the transient nature of modern life, along with selfishness and technology contribute to people feeling alone despite being surrounded by people.
Central Anticipates Commencement, Buttry Center Launch
Central Seminary will culminate its academic year with the launch of the Buttry Center for Peace and Nonviolence during its 2018 commencement events in May.
Jerusalem Tax Spat Pits Heaven Against Earth
JERUSALEM (RNS) - An ethereal city graced with sunlight so bright it turns the white stone skyline gold at sunset, Jerusalem is also an earthbound city whose teachers must be paid and whose garbage must be collected.
Appalachian Pastor’s 54 Years of ‘Enduring Ministry’
PIPPA PASSES, Ky. (BP) -- At a time when the tenures of most pastors is measured in single digits, Lawrence Baldridge is an anomaly, having served Caney Baptist Church in the heart of Appalachia for 54 years.
Baptists Stepping up Efforts to Help Appalachia
ASHLAND, Ky. (BP) -- In the Appalachians, unemployment, poverty and drug abuse remain rampant. But Southern Baptists are stepping up their efforts to help residents impacted by the stark conditions.