Efforts to combat global poverty remain unchanged for the second consecutive year in part because of severe cutbacks in American international aid, according to the director of the newly released “2025 Fordham Pope Francis Poverty Report.” “Something has shifted, and…
Co-founder leaves Skit Guys ministry after ‘moral failure’
The Skit Guys, a comedy and teaching ministry founded three decades ago by two Baptists, has called it quits after co-founder Eddie James “had to resign from our ministry based on choices he made,” according to a statement. “We are…
Trump wants to revoke legal status of refugees already admitted
The Trump administration plans to review and possibly revoke the legal status of refugees resettled in the U.S. during Joe Biden’s presidency. The order affects more than 200,000 refugees who entered the country legally between Jan. 20, 2021, and Feb….
Hispanic voters turning more sour on Trump, Pew says
The much-discussed Hispanic turn in support of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race is fading, according to new polling from Pew Research. In earlier data, Pew reported Hispanic voters were divided in 2024, “a major shift from 2020 and…
Dutch scholar accuses BBC of editing his speech in fear of Trump
A Dutch historian has accused the British Broadcasting Corporation of caving to fears about being sued by U.S. President Donald Trump and removing a critical line from a recent lecture. Rutger Bregman released a video Nov. 25 detailing his recent experience…
Stephanie Erin Leonard: April 22, 1975 – November 26, 2025
After a critical decline in health, Stephanie Erin Leonard passed away peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in the early hours of Nov. 26. Her parents, Candyce and Bill Leonard, were at her bedside. Stephanie was born in…
Ex-Turning Point executive pleads guilty to attempted election fraud
Austin Smith, the former director of Turning Point Action, the political arm of Turning Point USA, pled guilty to attempted election fraud for his effort to forge signatures while running for reelection to the Arizona Legislature. When Smith was indicted…
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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…
‘Israel First’ suspected behind attack on Somalis in Minnesota
President Donald Trump’s social media rant pledging to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants in Minnesota was an extension of the “Israel First” argument with American conservatism, a U.S. Muslim leader said. The “Israel First” movement holds that American…
Religious groups seek to prevent holiday immigration raids
A coalition of religious groups has asked a federal court to prevent federal immigration agents from raiding houses of worship during the holiday season. The plaintiffs in New England Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, et al., v. Department of…
Now a Jewish public charter school is proposed in Oklahoma
Fresh on the heels of debating a proposed Catholic charter school with state funding, the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board has received a request for a proposed Jewish public charter school. That is cause for concern at Americans United for…
Six free online Advent resources for individuals and families
Not only is this week Thanksgiving in America, it’s also the beginning of the Advent season for most Christians in the United States. That means a variety of online devotional resources are popping up for the season ahead. “Advent” is…