“Harriet,” which opens Friday, details how her heroism was wedded to her lifelong religious beliefs.
Southern Baptist church: Racial prejudice a factor in rejection of black pastor
A prominent Southern Baptist church in southwest Florida has acknowledged that “racial prejudice” was a factor in its congregation’s decision not to appoint a black senior pastor candidate.
Southwestern defends female profs after leaked email from Patterson staffer
The new Southern Baptist seminary president works to repair relationships—and maintain donors—in his predecessor’s wake.
Biden’s communion denial highlights faith-politics conflict
A Roman Catholic priest’s denial of communion to Joe Biden in South Carolina on Sunday illustrates the fine line presidential candidates must walk as they talk about their faiths: balancing religious values with a campaign that asks them to choose…
A Rocha co-founder, CEO killed in crash in South Africa
Miranda Harris and Chris Naylor helped lead the organization’s groundbreaking global efforts to bring together Christian convictions and environmental concerns.
America has already forgotten the Tree of Life shooting
One year after the attack in Pittsburgh, survivors are grappling with a new reality: The rest of the country has moved on.
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin says he’s boycotting Dove Awards
Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin says he’s boycotting the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards after they edited out part of his acceptance speech earlier this month in which he called for prayers after a police shooting in his hometown of…
One-year commemoration of synagogue shooting marked
The first anniversary of the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history was being marked around the world Sunday with community service projects, music and an online remembrance.
Church’s money management lessons lead to transformation in an impoverished neighborhood
Eastern Star Church, a Baptist church in Indianapolis, ministers to the one of the city’s most impoverished ZIP codes through housing initiatives, social services, a grocery store, financial coaching and more.