Youth Rising to Put Faith in Action
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside the Rising Youth cohort of Faith in Action to hear about young adult dreams for more faithful politics.
Teen Attended Church Gathering, Given Unproven Drugs Before Coronavirus Death, Reports Say
Carsyn Leigh Davis died two days after her 17th birthday. In the days prior to her death, according to a medical examiner's report, she'd "attended a church function with 100 other children. She did not wear a mask. Social distancing was not followed."
More Than 65,000 Christian College Students Welcome New Year in Worship
ATLANTA — The Mercedes-Benz Stadium was packed as more than 65,000 people gathered in Atlanta for Passion 2020, a three-day conference meant to usher in 2020 while keeping Jesus Christ at the center of the celebration.
Rodeo Bible Camp: ‘Christ, Kids & Cowboying’
GARDEN CITY, Kan. (BP) --The Cross Rodeo Bible Camp in Garden City, Kan., does just what the title suggests, mixing two traditions -- church camp and rodeo -- into one experience.
In an Easter ‘Lesson,’ Students Spit On, Slapped and Cut a Pastor. The Church Is Sorry.
Violence that unfolded as an after-school lesson on Monday about the crucifixion revealed the perils of trying to reenact scriptural teachings.
Dedication to church music strikes a chord for Lee’s Summit youth
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Deaf Youth Camp marks 30 years, honors director
Missouri Baptists' Deaf Youth Camp celebrated its 30th anniversary recently, with 32 campers at this year's camp. This is the only Bible-based camp for Deaf children and youth in the state. Leaders topped the celebration by honoring Linda Whiggam for her 29 years of service,
Baptist youth minister charged with sexual assault
CORSICANA, Texas (ABP) -- A Texas Baptist youth minister was arrested March 19 on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Youth minister arrested
MORGAN CITY, La. (ABP) – A Louisiana man was arrested Jan.11 after police reportedly traced the IP address of a computer used to solicit minors for sexual purposes to his workplace at a Baptist church.
Former youth pastor, teacher charged with molestation
ALABASTER, Ala. (ABP) – Residents of a Birmingham suburb expressed shock at sexual abuse charges filed against a popular school teacher who faced similar allegations, but avoided arrest, 20 years ago while he was youth minister at a Baptist church.