Most Protestant pastors (73%) believe they are “somewhat equipped” for trauma care ministry, but they feel less able to effectively minister to those who have experienced forms of abuse, according to a Barna Group report published Aug. 4.
Joe Biden Campaigns on Faith
Going into the 2020 Democratic National Convention, party officials released a 60-second digital ad promoting the presumptive nominee’s Catholic faith. The ad shows former Vice President Joe Biden making Pope Francis laugh during a meeting in St. Peter’s Basilica and…
Democrats plan interfaith service to kick off convention
Democrats plan to kick off their party convention next week with an interfaith service that officials say is designed to represent diverse faith communities and further the party’s theme that its presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, will “restore the…
If Elected, Harris Would be 5th Baptist VP. The 1st was a Slaveholder …. with an Enslaved Wife.
If Joe Biden wins the November election, his running mate announced Tuesday (Aug. 11) will become the fifth Baptist vice president. However, as a Black and Asian American woman, Senator Kamala Harris of California stands in stark contrast to the…
LGBT Christians push to overturn Young Life’s ‘sexual conduct’ policy
Kent Thomas’ parents and sister grew up as members of Young Life, the international evangelical ministry for kids and young adults, and at 24 years old, Thomas, too, was well on his way to becoming a Young Life “lifer.” He…
Hundreds of Positions Eliminated at Evangelical Colleges and Universities
Heading into the fall semester, evangelical colleges and universities have eliminated more than 230 faculty and staff positions. Dozens of faculty and staff were cut in the spring, with schools citing COVID-19 and ongoing financial concerns. Scores more were eliminated…
With Falwell on leave, Liberty board names Jerry Prevo acting president
Liberty University in Virginia announced Monday that its board had chosen an interim president to lead the school days after Jerry Falwell Jr. began an indefinite leave of absence after one of his posts on social media created an uproar.
Religious freedom in America: popular and polarizing
The principle of religious freedom is important to most Americans. But as President Donald Trump touts his support for it during his reelection bid, there are notable fault lines among people of different faiths and political ideologies over what it…
Biden quotes Bible at Black church meeting, while Trump says his rival is ‘against God’
On Thursday afternoon (Aug 6), President Trump declared in Cleveland that his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, would create an America with “no religion” if elected, adding that Biden would “hurt the Bible, hurt God” because “he’s against…