First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, N.C., hopes a smaller footprint will allow the church to redefine its mission and identity while saving its historic sanctuary.
Why Trump’s evangelical supporters welcome his move on Jerusalem
The nation of Israel and the role of the city of Jerusalem are central in the “end-times” theology — a form of what is known as “pre-millennialism” — embraced by many American conservative Protestants.
A mind-bending translation of the New Testament
David Bentley Hart’s text recaptures the awkward, multivoiced power of the original.
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BNG hosts dialogue about pastoral leadership in a politicized religious environment
A group of 35 pastors trekked to Boston in November for peer-to-peer conversations about challenges of leading congregations in today’s polarized political climate in an inaugural “Conversations That Matter” event sponsored by Baptist News Global. Moderate and progressive Baptist pastors…
Woman accuses 2 Houston Baptist University football players of sex assault
Two Houston Baptist University wide receivers have been suspended from playing football after a woman claimed she was sexually assaulted by both men at her apartment.
U.S. evangelical preacher should be banned from entering Britain, critics say
Opposition is growing to a visit by Franklin Graham, who is accused of hate speech for remarks about Islam and gay people.
Happy holy days
When our President weaponizes “Merry Christmas,” it turns the peacemaking way of Jesus into a saber to be incoherently rattled in the same breath as an offhanded mention of our impending thermonuclear war with North Korea … and tax cuts.
God’s plan for Mike Pence
Will the vice president — and the religious right — be rewarded for their embrace of Donald Trump?
Cheers, rage and shrugs after Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Trump made his announcement on Dec. 6, ignoring pressure from world leaders who said the move would further incite an already volatile region and make it harder to restart peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians.