As one of the nation’s oldest Protestant denominations works intently to define its role in a post-denominational age, a group of 43 churches has announced it will break away to form a new body. This schism within the Reformed Church…
If family finances have you blue, you’re in good company this time of year, author says
The third Monday in January has been dubbed “Blue Monday.” “The reasons are pretty simple: bad weather, barren trees, post-holiday hangovers and a lot of resolutions that have already gone bust. And then on top of those things you have…
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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…
Porter stepping down from CBF Global Missions
Steven Porter has announced his resignation as coordinator of Global Missions for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, citing “a stirring toward writing projects and a more direct ministry engagement than the administrative and travel demands of my present role allow.” Porter,…
Two kinds of people see good and evil two kinds of ways
It turns out that once again, there are two kinds of people in the world: Those who believe most everything can be classified easily as good or evil, and those who believe it’s not that simple. Pew Research reports that…
The Great Replacement is a lie and not Christian, Southern Baptist pastor explains
Christians deviate from their own faith and Scripture whenever they espouse beliefs that immigrants of color are a threat to American culture, society and security, a Southern Baptist minister and author said during a recent podcast about the Great Replacement…
Another year, more conflict in Africa; where’s the off ramp?
In what may feel like a repeat of last year, large parts of Africa kicked off 2022 facing violence, political unrest, poverty and hunger. Demonstrations in Sudan and a crackdown on protesters by security forces made headlines in local and…
As he prepares to step down from National Immigration Forum, Noorani lauded as bridge-builder
Ali Noorani’s passion for refugees, and his gift for building coalitions around migrant justice causes, has made him a leader in the U.S. immigration reform movement and a must-have on news outlets ranging from PBS Newshour and Fox News to…
Georgetown College names first female president
Georgetown College has named its first female president with the appointment of Rosemary Allen as the private school’s 26th leader. The 193-year-old Kentucky school is Christian in identity and Baptist in heritage, formerly associated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Allen,…
Survey asks how Americans prioritize marriage and childbearing
Among all Americans, white evangelicals are most likely to say that prioritizing marriage and having children is better for society, but in real life they are not more likely to be married than other Christians — and previous studies have…
On anniversary of Capitol insurrection, panelists explain what’s delaying prosecutions
Americans seeking justice for the high-level orchestrators of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol — including former President Donald Trump — need to understand the unfolding prosecution is a long game, but still one with a…
Southern Baptist author urges distinction between love of God and love of country
The “America first” brand of nationalism that has flourished during the Donald Trump era is a near-idolatrous exaltation of country that has usurped biblical notions of patriotism for many evangelicals and other Americans, Southern Baptist preacher and author Adam Wyatt…