The discussion was full of prayer, repentance and painful conversations about how the church has aligned itself so closely with Trump that the gospel, once synonymous with good news, has lost its meaning.
Misremembering 1968
By allowing King and Kennedy to become empty historical figures who stood for nothing controversial, we do a disservice to the causes they fought for.
The gospel of climate change: Green pastors bringing environmentalism to evangelicals
While many evangelical Christians dismiss climate change as major concern, some scripture-citing environmentalists within their churches are on a mission.
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CBF names Texas pastor to new full-time role to expand church starting initiative
To build upon the progress made over the past five years in starting new churches, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has selected Texas pastor Kyle Tubbs to join the Decatur staff in a new full-time position devoted to expanding the New Church Starts Initiative.
The ugly coded critique of Chick-Fil-A’s Christianity
The fast-food chain’s “infiltration” of New York City ignores the truth about religion in America. It also reveals an ugly narrow-mindedness.
Willow Creek promises investigation amid new allegations against Bill Hybels
“We are sorry,” elder board says as more women claim misconduct.
Poll: White evangelical support for Trump at record high
White evangelical support for President Trump has reached a record high, according to a new poll by the Public Religion Research Institute. Seventy-five percent of white evangelical respondents in the poll said they view Trump favorably, while just 22 percent said they view him unfavorably.
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CBF ministers participate in third national Baptist-Muslim dialogue
A delegation of Cooperative Baptist ministers are participating this week in the third national Baptist-Muslim dialogue April 16-19 at the Greek Lake Conference Center/American Baptist Assembly in Green Lake, Wis.
Churches make a drastic pledge in the name of social justice: To stop calling the police
These churches believe the American police system, criticized for its impact especially on people of color, is such a problem that they should wash their hands of it entirely.