World Series Umpire Lance Barksdale Recalls Pivotal Moment
HOUSTON (BP) -- Lance Barksdale was a 13-year-old pitcher in a baseball game in Jackson, Miss., and he wasn't happy with the home plate umpire. His moves attracted the attention - and wrath - of the man behind the plate, who - later - steered Barksdale towards umpiring.
SBC Executive Committee Restructures Communications Department
NASHVILLE (BP) --Vice President for Communications for the SBC Executive Committee, Jonathan Howe, announced Wednesday (Oct. 16) the reorganization of the communications department into Convention news and Convention communications.
Age Is Just Another Number (Unless It’s Yours)
(WW) -- What is “old”? Let's distract ourselves from that answer with resources to celebrate life’s milestones. Here’s to celebrating the past or anticipating the future!
Billy Graham, Franklin Graham, and the Dangers of Mixing Religion and Politics
How will evangelist Billy Graham be remembered? And is his son Franklin damaging the religious leader's legacy with his excessive politicizing for the Republican Party and Donald Trump?
10 Ways to Show Love to Your Pastor and Church Staff
October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Here are 10 ways to show your pastor and other ministers that you value them during this month (or anytime).
Relevant Magazine Founder ‘Stepping Away’ From Role
(RNS) — The founder and CEO of Relevant magazine is “stepping away” from the evangelical Christian publication just days after several former staffers raised concerns about his past behavior, which they described as racially insensitive and toxic.
Relevant Founder Cameron Strang Accused of Creating Racially Insensitive Workplace
(RNS) — Cameron Strang, the founder and CEO of Relevant Media Group, found himself under attack from a host of former employees this week who accused him of behavior they said was racially insensitive and changed depending on his mood.
Faith Trumps Football for Mizzou Player
Redshirt senior Jake Trump has been part of a resurgence that has had the Missouri Tigers in two straight bowl games, an improving record, and predictions of being a Top 25 contender.
How Does a Church Make the Poor Visible? This One Immortalized Them in a Fresco
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (RNS) — Poor people have often told pastor Brian Combs that the hardest thing about standing at highway intersections holding up a cardboard sign and begging for money is not hearing the click of automatic doors locking. It’s seeing people avert their eyes.
Be Careful, Little Ears, What You Hear
You never know what a child will pick up listening to conversations and media. But lately, other little ears have been in the news, courtesy of handy home and mobile devices.