The challenge today is how to distinguish between, on the one hand, attempts to license discrimination that come cloaked in the language of religious freedom and, on the other hand, genuine disagreements about how people and institutions of vastly different convictions can live together in a pluralistic society.
Willow Creek congregation comes together to support pastor accused of misconduct, cleared in inquiries
During worship services and a two-hour gathering Friday that the church called a “family meeting,” Bill Hybels and elders walked members through three inquiries overseen by elders over the last four years, all of which cleared Hybels of misconduct.
After March For Our Lives, whisper words of wisdom, let it be
I am not ashamed to admit it. They made me do it. Cry. More than once. “They” being the uncommonly common students who led the March For Our Lives rally in Washington. The day may well be accounted as among the most significant in our nation’s history.
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Fox named president-elect of CBF Church Benefits
The Board of Trustees of CBF Church Benefits has selected the former head of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia as its president-elect. Rob Fox, who currently serves as the vice president of advancement for the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, will assume the role as president on July 1.
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Stand for hope, peace and freedom from racism at April rally
April 3-5 is just the start of a multi-year emphasis by the National Council of Churches and its partners, including the Alliance of Baptists, to address systemic racism. It is a beginning. A rallying point. A clarion call to change.
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill requiring public schools to post ‘In God We Trust’ motto
A bill requiring Tennessee schools to prominently display the national “In God We Trust” motto is headed to the governor for his signature.
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CBF church finds ‘unexpected community’ at trailer park
Calling it a ministry might underestimate what’s happening at Chestnut Grounds. By listening and following, Nikki and Chris have become non-resident members of the trailer park. They’ve found community in an unexpected place. Perhaps it is only in unexpected places that community becomes beloved community.
Andy Savage resigns from Highpoint Church following investigation
The Memphis megachurch announced the resignation Tuesday, saying that “the leadership team at Highpoint Church agrees that Andy’s resignation is appropriate.” It is the first time the church leadership has termed the encounter involving Savage as “abuse.”
The woman beside Wendell: At home with Tanya Berry
Tanya Berry is a fiercely independent thinker who embraces interdependence, while also serving as discerning first editor of every novel and short story written by her prolific husband.