Question: This show’s writers made an enormous biblical blunder by assuming the Apostle Paul wrote the book of Hebrews and that it is an epistle. Answer: What is Jeopardy? The popular game show best known for its backward syntax on…
Virginia Baptists make history with Faison’s election as executive director
The Baptist General Association of Virginia made history Nov. 16 when it elected Wayne Faison executive director. Faison, who is Black, is the first executive director in the BGAV’s 200-year history who is not a white male. He was elected…
Occupation of historic Ottawa church tied to Canada’s Christian Right
Until late September, William Komer and his United People of Canada fringe grouping (known as TUPOC) vowed not to vacate St. Brigid, a historic deconsecrated church in Canada’s capital. Residents fumed that the type of crowds Komer’s group attracted hints…
After the pandemic, ask where you’re going, not where you’re leaving, author advises
Jeff Henderson wants to be known by what he’s for rather than what he’s against. That’s why his 2019 book was titled Know What You’re For: A Growth Strategy for Work, an Even Better Strategy for Life. It’s also why…
Words matter, even when talking about those you hope to empower
Movements for racial and social equity cannot succeed as long as their members and supporters use stigmatizing language about the challenges they face, social entrepreneur Trabian Shorters said recently on the “Interfaith America with Eboo Patel” podcast. Even when the…
Bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage now appears likely to become law
In a rare example of bipartisan cooperation, the U.S. Senate advanced the Respect for Marriage Act Nov. 16, clearing the way for likely passage of a bill that would protect same-sex marriage beyond future court challenges. By a 62-to-37 vote,…
Transitions for the week of 11-18-22
Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated bi-weekly. STAFF CHANGES Alyssa Aldape, to Commonwealth Baptist Church, Alexandria, Va., as minister of faith formation. Laura Ayala, to Cooperative Baptist…
‘Jesus was in the streets,’ Louisville pastor says in urging new ministries
Churches cannot remain places solely dedicated to worship and congregational fellowship if they are to answer the calling to serve their neighbors, United Church of Christ minister and activist Jamesetta Ferguson said during the 2022 Coldwell Lectures at Louisville Presbyterian…
Mercer sets $500 million goal for Aspire campaign
Mercer University’s board of trustees elected 10 new trustees and a new board chair during its November meeting and authorized increasing the Aspire capital campaign goal from $400 million to $500 million. Launched in 2014, Aspire, The Campaign for Mercer University already…
Four states update their constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude
While the prospect of becoming enslaved may seem like an irrelevant question today — slavery was abolished in the United States 157 years ago with the ratification of the 13th Amendment — last week citizens in five states voted on…
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…
Evangelical pastors not yet jumping on Trump’s campaign bandwagon
This story was updated on Nov. 18 to include additional quotes from evangelical leaders. If Baptist and other evangelical pastors intend to support Donald Trump’s third run for the U.S. presidency, it was not obvious on the night of his…