Arkansas pastor and former Southern Baptist Convention president Ronnie Floyd will be recommended for the presidency of the SBC Executive Committee, the EC’s presidential search committee announced March 31.
‘Unplanned’ box office: Controversial anti-abortion pic surprises with strong $6M debut
The R-rated pic scored the second-best start ever for faith-based distributor Pure Flix; tracking had suggested it would only earn around $3 million.
Liberty University scrutinized over fuel contract with Pentagon
The Defense Department signed a contract to buy jet fuel from Freedom Aviation, which is wholly owned by the university, in May 2017, according to the Daily Beast, and has since bought more than $400,000 worth of fuel from the…
Gospel choirs try to build racial harmony through song
The Community Gospel Choir of St. Louis is dedicated to bridging the black and white communities in a metropolitan area rarely associated with racial harmony. The diverse group aims to break down racial, cultural and economic barriers among its members…
Missionary opponents misunderstand the Waorani mission. So do evangelicals.
Some revere Jim Elliot and his friends as martyrs. Others revile them as oppressors. Both sides have an incomplete picture.
How the White House is courting evangelicals on its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan
The White House has had a series of meetings with evangelical leaders as it prepares to release its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, according to author Joel Rosenberg, who said he has attended several of those events.
Which Democratic presidential hopefuls are talking about their faith?
As Democrats continue campaigning for the 2020 presidential primary season, some candidates appear to be highlighting issues of faith as they seek to appeal to a wider swath of voters.
Survey: Most Americans continue to oppose religious service refusals to LGBT people
A new survey finds that Americans continue to oppose the idea that small-business owners should be able to refuse products or services to gay or lesbian people due to their religious beliefs.
Across the globe, contemporary worship music is bringing believers together
More and more, says scholar Monique Ingalls, it permeates nearly every sphere of evangelical life.
Princeton Seminary students ask for reparations for school’s history linked to slavery
A group of black seminarians is seeking amends for the Princeton Theological Seminary’s founders’ and early faculty’s ties to slavery.
Jewish, pro-Israel groups laud Trump announcement on Golan
Jewish and pro-Israel groups hail Trump for saying US should recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Michigan deal bars LGBT discrimination in state adoptions
Faith-based adoption agencies that are paid by the state of Michigan will no longer be able to turn away LGBT couples or individuals because of religious objections under a legal settlement announced Friday.