In a move that reflects the increasing diversity of its student body, Baylor University has changed its bylaws to allow more non-Baptists to sit on the world’s largest Baptist University’s board of regents. Baylor President Linda Livingstone and regents Chair…
Attending church — even liberal ones — makes Americans more conservative, Ryan Burge shows
Regular attendance at church — almost any church, even the liberal ones — makes people more conservative, Ryan Burge, an analyst of religion and politics, reported. In a recent post on his Substack column, “Graphs About Religion,” Burge demonstrated the…
Liberty University and former President Falwell settle ‘all outstanding disputes’
Liberty University and its former President Jerry Falwell Jr. have ended their ongoing battle, “settling all outstanding disputes on both legal and personal matters,” according to a statement released by the Lynchburg, Va.-based school. The fight between Falwell and Liberty…
Panel of leaders explore patriarchy, gender inequality and white Christian nationalism
Patriarchy, gender inequality and white Christian nationalism present a threat to individuals, churches and culture that must be countered, a panel of female Baptist leaders said during the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly in Greensboro, N.C., June 21. Panelists Anyra…
AWAB celebrates merger, lauds advocates, launches development campaign
The Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists celebrated its merger with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s Affirming Network, honored two advocates for equality, launched a fundraising initiative and enjoyed a concert during its reception at the CBF General Assembly in Greensboro,…
To create spaces of peace, center on Jesus, California pastor Capshaw urges
In order to find peace amidst polarity, consider two ways of raising cattle, California pastor Scott Capshaw told participants at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s General Assembly in Greensboro, N.C., June 20. Capshaw, pastor of First Baptist Church in Tahoe City,…
DaySpring’s Naomi House demonstrates opportunity for welcoming asylum seekers
A church doesn’t need to be big and rich in order to provide a place of welcome for migrants seeking asylum in America, two members of DaySpring Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, told participants at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s 2024…
From ‘Protest Corner’ to annual luncheon, BWIM supports women in ministry across the Baptist spectrum, Stone asserts
Baptist Women in Ministry is committed to supporting female ministers across the breadth of the Baptist denomination — from the Southern Baptist Convention to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, BWIM Executive Director Meredith Stone told participants at the organization’s annual luncheon…
Journalist McCammon recounts ‘slow, gradual shift’ from evangelical certainty
A “slow, gradual shift” moved Sarah McCammon from deeply ingrained evangelical certainty to a career studying the intersection of faith and politics, she told participants at a Baptist News Global gathering June 20. McCammon is a national political correspondent for…