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.
Supreme Court cake case laced with clashing ideas of religious liberty
Americans cherish the First Amendment principle of “religious freedom” even as they question its meaning and test its limits, scholars say.
Arkansas Baptist looks to improve after challenges; plan focuses on solvency, academics
The plan is a guide for historically black university to become more competitive in the higher-education market, help its students succeed, develop strong leaders within the college and become fiscally solvent, leaders said.
British priest in trouble for venting on his congregation
The minister says he knows the letter he sent parishioners was inappropriate. But spare a thought, and perhaps a prayer, for clergy who even now find the cursor hovering over the “send” button. There are more than you might think.