Americans are torn in three directions over the United States’ role in resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict that has rocked the Middle East, according to a Gallup poll. Asked their assessment of the situation, 41% of American adults said the United…
Polyphony plans gathering for church musicians in February
A renewed organization serving musicians in traditional worship settings plans its second post-pandemic gathering next month in Rock Hill, S.C. Polyphony’s conference, titled “The Call: Reclaiming Our Deep Passion,” will be held Feb. 1-3 at Oakland Baptist Church and Grace…
Black church still needed as much as in MLK’s day, youth leader says
Bianca Howard grew up in the Black church and believes it has a continued role in American faith and culture. On this anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King Jr., she finds his legacy an encouragement for the Black…
Democracy Forward works to defend American values, disrupt Christian nationalists
Many Christians rejoiced after Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016. They cheered him on as he embraced Christian nationalist activists working overtime to marry church and state and to restrict the rights of non-Christians. Not Skye Perryman. She had…
Alisha Damron Seruyange named CBF Alabama associate coordinator and CBF young Baptist event specialist
Alisha Damron Seruyange has been named the Alabama Cooperative Baptist Fellowship associate coordinator and CBF young Baptist event specialist. She started her job Jan. 1. “A dynamic force in Christian ministry, Alisha brings a wealth of experience, including her role…
Look to Scripture for immigration principles, evangelical panel urges presidential candidates
U.S. evangelical leaders are urging presidential candidates to consult Scripture before finalizing their positions on immigration ahead of the 2024 election. Filtering campaign rhetoric through the Bible would inspire policies that balance the needs of border security and compassionate care…
United Methodists set sexual ethics policies and procedures others could follow
If concerned church leaders want to protect their congregations against the kind of sexual misconduct uncovered recently at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark., they must make sexual ethics a priority, United Methodist leaders who helped create their denomination’s…
‘Border control cannot be achieved at the border alone,’ study shows, calling for partnership and reform
The tide of migrants seeking entry into the United States cannot be stemmed with border security measures alone, the Migration Policy Institute reported in a new study. Migrant encounters at the United States’ southern border reached a record 2.5 million…
Leland Webb, longtime Baptist foreign missions journalist, dies
Leland Webb, longtime staff member and editor of the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board’s magazine, The Commission, died Jan. 8. He was 91. Webb served on the staff of The Commission 32 years, the final 15 years as editor, leading…
Camping organization announces Chester Phelps Passport Seminary Scholarship recipients
The Passport Christian summer camp organization has announced the three recipients of its Chester Phelps Passport Seminary Scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. Jessalyn Brown of Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary, Sophia Carter of the Wake Forest University School of…
Transitions for the week of 1-12-24
Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated bi-weekly. STAFF CHANGES Helen Blier, to Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Ga., as director of its Center for Lifelong Learning. Robert Canoy,…
Ministry jobs and more
Baptist News Global provides a free listing of ministry-related jobs for Baptist churches, theological institutions and organizations across the United States. Each free posting is for 30 days and is limited to 150 words. Postings may be extended another 30…