Georgia Association Disfellowships Church over Racism Charges
ALBANY, Ga. (BP) -- What began as a harmonious relationship between a declining Anglo church and a growing African-American church plant in Georgia ended
Discerning Our Kairos
Last year, I was in a meeting with Rev. Paul Msiza, the South African pastor who is president of the Baptist World Alliance. In a Q&A session
U.S. Christian Leaders United Against Racism and Poverty
A "Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty," signed by more than 80 U.S. faith leaders, was sent to members of Congress on Jan. 29.
In Dramatic Turnabout, Southern Baptists Condemn White Supremacy
PHOENIX (RNS) After a fierce backlash on social media, Southern Baptists reversed course and adopted a statement denouncing “alt-right white supremacy,” calling it “antithetical to the
Addressing racism important to Baptists
The Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Annual Gathering were held a little more than a week apart in June. SBCers and CBFers
The church and racism: Can churches, leaders make a difference?
Racial tensions — and racial ills — are alive and well. Christians need to express God's love and build relationships to change the culture and offer a better way.
The church and racism: Can churches, leaders make a difference?
Racial tensions — and racial ills — are alive and well. Christians need to express God's love and build relationships to change the culture and offer a better way.
Pastor calls on SBC to adopt zero-tolerance of racism
ARLINGTON, Texas (ABP) -- A prominent African-American pastor has announced plans to ask the Southern Baptist Convention to amend its constitution to ban churches that condone racism.
Pastor calls on SBC to adopt zero-tolerance of racism
ARLINGTON, Texas (ABP) -- A prominent African-American pastor has announced plans to ask the Southern Baptist Convention to amend its constitution to ban churches that condone racism.
Black Baptist pastor asks SBC to repent of racism
ARLINGTON, Texas (ABP) -- A prominent African-American Baptist pastor says the Southern Baptist Convention has not kept a promise made in 1995 to "eradicate racism in all its forms from Southern Baptist life and ministry."