Residents of a retirement community are no strangers to grief. They have lost parents and siblings. Sometimes their spouses have died, sometimes a child. Sometimes the move meant leaving a beloved family home. Their trusted neighbors in the old neighborhood…
Support for Trump is cultural more than theological, author says
Widespread evangelical support for Donald Trump — the twice-divorced presidential candidate who recently described his opponents as “vermin” — results from being shaped by culture more than by faith, a Christian author and scholar said during an Interfaith America podcast….
Amanda Held Opelt has a story to write as well
There is no doubt that Amanda Held Opelt resembles her sister, Rachel Held Evans. Rachel, who tragically and suddenly died in 2019, was in some ways far different than her sister, yet there are striking similarities. Both have approached questions…
He’s got a Rice business degree; now he’s focused on finding the best use for church buildings
Church property costs $7 to $10 per square foot annually to operate, which can mean $70,000 to $100,000 for a modest 10,000-square-foot property, according to Rick Reinhard, who unexpectedly has become an authority on repurposing church real estate. Reinhard, a…
Rosalynn Carter: ‘There are not enough accolades to describe how wonderful she was’
Pastors often call their church members “saints” when they pass from this life, but that’s no exaggeration for one of the most famous Baptist laywomen of our generation, says a former pastor to Rosalynn Carter. Brandon Patterson is one of…
Amidst global chaos, ordinary South Africans are emblem of Muslim-Jewish co-existence
The Israel-Hamas war has fractured Muslim/Jewish community relations in the Middle East, Europe and the U.S. But in South Africa, ordinary people take pride in being an outlier, creating a country where for decades and even now, Jews and Muslims…
Once again, faith and humanitarian groups decry Texas’ latest approach to ‘border security’
An array of faith and humanitarian groups is imploring the Biden administration to challenge current and pending Texas immigration measures targeting vulnerable migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The organizations seek federal intervention before Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law…
Archives reveal timeless messages from Dallas clergy days after JFK assassination
It’s hard to believe it’s been 60 years since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on the streets of downtown Dallas. For many who were alive at the time, it has become a distant memory of a national tragedy. And…
Christian groups lament and repent role religion played in allowing Israel-Hamas war
A coalition of Christian groups released a statement Nov. 18 blaming Israeli and U.S. officials for the rising death toll in the Israel-Hamas war and admitting their own complicity in the weaponization of religion in the conflict. “We confess that…
U.S. evangelicals continue to unite behind Israel but are less likely to mention Palestinian victims
American evangelicals were quick to stand united in support of Israel after Hamas militants savagely attacked the country Oct. 7, killing more than 1,200 people and taking more than 200 hostages. But evangelicals differ over whether to show concern for…
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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…
Following the Star Advent devotion will begin December 3
Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas, returns to d365.org starting Dec. 3. This series features Scripture, prayer and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. This year’s writers are active members of d365’s three sponsoring denominations. Cooperative…