Wayne Flynt is a Baptist minister whose calling frequently lands him in controversy. “My role is to move the Kingdom of God one step closer, day by day,” says Flynt, 78, an acclaimed author and teacher on Alabama politics, Southern…
Caution, gratitude abound as Dorian roars up NC coast
Compared to previous hurricanes, Dorian so far seems to be causing less damage to some North Carolina faith communities. “We have been in touch with churches along the coast and in the path of Dorian, and overall it’s very good…
Some SC pastors reporting Dorian damage, power outages
A number of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship pastors have reported they and their congregations to be safe on Thursday morning as Hurricane Dorian was just few miles east of Charleston, South Carolina. That was the news via e-mail to Baptist News…
Dorian disaster: no word yet from Bahamian churches and pastors
Among Hurricane Dorian’s many victims are the pastors and congregations of nine churches of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of the Bahamas.
Inspired by the women of scripture, Baptist minister champions reproductive rights
Some female theologians argue women should abandon the Bible because its language and depictions of women are oppressive. While Baptist minister Katey Zeh certainly sees that oppression in those pages, she isn’t ready to give up on scripture.
Are podcasts replacing church for some believers?
Americans, church-going or not, are finding spiritual inspiration through podcasts offered through numerous podcast hosts. Some of the more popular include: The RobCast Homebrewed Christianity Podcast Homilies (with Richard Rohr) Justice. Mercy. Faith Glass Half Full It seems just about…
Religion Notes: Fellowship Southwest seeks volunteers for the border; BWIM seeks women for mentor program
Fellowship Southwest appeals for volunteers to help churches on U.S./Mexican border A Cooperative Baptist Fellowship organization focused on the U.S.-Mexico border said it has mission and ministry opportunities for volunteers interested in serving asylum seekers on both sides of the…
Matt Cook leaving North Carolina church to join Center for Healthy Churches
Matt Cook, a former moderator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and a long-time pastor, will join the Center for Healthy Churches as full-time assistant director on Sept. 1, the organization announced today.
Faith podcasts providing downloadable fellowship and formation
It seems just about everyone is listening to podcasts these days, and on just about every subject imaginable – from sports and history to finance, politics and, yes, religion.