For some Americans, domestic and overseas terror attacks, plus a good dose of anti-Syrian political rhetoric, have made refugee resettlement something to be feared. And a lot of the Americans who hold that view are churchgoers – including a lot…
Trade ‘the talk’ for transparency in sex ed, Baptist minister says
LeAnn Gardner shares a lot of uncomfortable information with the churches she visits. For example, she tells the parents of young children that those kids will almost certainly have sex before marriage — and chances are very good they will cohabitate…
Is Trump a moderate or a maniac? Divinity school professor isn’t sure
Last fall, Wake Forest School of Divinity scholar John Senior celebrated the release of his first book, which examines the moral complexities that shape how politicians govern. The book also proposes that those who govern should view their positions as…
Faith, MD motivates inspiring Baylor law grad
Ethan Lange vividly recalls the first time he met Allison Dickson. It was a few years back when they were students at Baylor Law School. “She struck me as a person I can be an influence on, who I can…
Embrace ‘extremist’ Christianity to counter hate, ministers say
By Jeff Brumley Joe Phelps admits he is a Christian extremist. For years, he’s being spreading his brand of faith all over Louisville, Ky., where he’s pastor of Highlands Baptist Church. And now he admits he’d like to see it…
Embrace ‘extremist’ Christianity to counter hate, ministers say
Joe Phelps admits he is a Christian extremist. For years, he’s being spreading his brand of faith all over Louisville, Ky., where he’s the pastor of Highlands Baptist Church. And now he admits he’d like to see it catch on…
Self-described ‘Catholic Baptist’ leaves Ohio church, embarks on writing career
Self-described “Catholic Baptist” Rod Kennedy preached his last sermon Sunday as pastor of First Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio, ending a 12-year tenure that landed him frequently in the media spotlight — and often at odds with some in the larger…
Catholics and Jews move closer together, leaving evangelicals to ponder
Some evangelical leaders say Christians should avoid the Catholic lead in not proselytizing Jews, but a rabbi and Baptist minister say sincere relationship building is essential. Catholic and Jewish leaders recently exchanged documents affirming the authenticity of each other’s faiths….
Trading membership for discipleship helping churches, Christians
With some 2,500 on the rolls and 850 in worship every weekend, Shandon United Methodist Church was getting about 130 new members a year. Most of them were under 40. Most of them had young children. Sounds great, right? Not…