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.
Special ‘Beyonce Mass’ to be held at San Francisco church
For die-hard fans, the words “worship” and “Beyonce” have gone together for years. Yet, probably not like this: San Francisco’s stunningly beautiful Grace Cathedral will host a contemporary worship program featuring the music of Beyonce on April 25.
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CBF Church Starts leader, Podcast host accepts call to Louisiana church
The leader of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s Church Starts Initiative and host of the Fellowship’s award-winning podcast has accepted a call to serve as senior pastor of a leading CBF church in Louisiana. Andy Hale, who has directed CBF Church Starts since 2014, will begin in June as senior pastor of University Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, La.
N.J. court cracks down on state grants to churches
New Jersey violated prohibitions on religious funding by granting millions of dollars to repair and restore churches, the state’s high court has ruled.