Bob Terry Announces Retirement as Editor of The Alabama Baptist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- After 50 years of serving Baptist newspapers -- 43 of those years in the lead editor role, including at Word&Way -- Bob Terry is retiring Dec. 31.
Survey: Protestant Church Diversity ‘Heading in the Right Direction’
(RNS) -- More than 4 in 5 Protestant pastors say their congregations are predominantly made up of one racial or ethnic group.
That 81 percent figure is high, but it's not as high as it was four years ago, according to a study published Tuesday (March 20) by LifeWay Research.
No Deathbed Conversion for Atheist Stephen Hawking
(RNS) - It happens a lot after famous nonbelievers die: People claim the nonbeliever had a deathbed conversion to Christianity.
And it happened again after the death last week of physicist Stephen Hawking, who, by his own account, did not believe in God.
Win or Lose, Cavaliers Coach Leans on Biblical Principles
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (BP) -- The Virginia Cavaliers began the regular season unheralded and unranked. They ended it as the No. 1 team in the country and a favorite going into this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament -- with many giving credit to their faith-fueled coach.
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.