Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated weekly. STAFF CHANGES William Frank Crawford Jr., to Millfield (Va.) Baptist Church, as pastor. Joseph R. Fuller Jr., to Clinchco…
Missouri Baptist trustee tussle returns spotlight to old allegations of mishandled abuse
Advocates for survivors of clergy sexual abuse criticized the Missouri Baptist Convention for electing a university trustee accused in 2005 of not cooperating with police in what media at the time described as Missouri’s biggest clergy sex-abuse case to date.
Faith leaders see ‘nones’ coming to church for community, spiritual direction
The number of religiously unaffiliated Americans has continued to grow, yet many of them are drawn to churches and retreat centers in search of spiritual direction. Ministers and religious educators say so-called “nones” and other non-Christian seekers are hungry for…
Biden, Buttigieg begin busy week leading up to South Carolina primary in church
Former Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday at a South Carolina Baptist church that the state’s African-American community “can made a judgment about who the next president of the United States is going to be.”
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…
Don’t panic, mom and dad: your kid’s tattoo may reinforce religious identity
Parents are often disappointed when a teen or adult child acquires a tattoo. But a newly published study led by Baylor University scholar Kevin Dougherty suggests Mom and Dad may want to go easy when the images are religious in nature.
Pressler accuser still wants day in court
A Texas judge erred by dismissing a sexual abuse lawsuit against former Southern Baptist Convention leader Paul Pressler due to statutes of limitation, the alleged victim’s lawyer says in a new brief filed with the First Texas Court of Appeals.
Hundreds of supporters seek answers about closing of Logsdon Seminary in open letter
More than 300 concerned alumni and friends of Hardin-Simmons University produced a strongly worded open letter Feb. 16 seeking answers about the recently announced closing of Logsdon Seminary.
Transitions for the week of 2-21-20
Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated weekly. STAFF CHANGES Lizzie Bebber, to United Ministries of Greenville, S.C., as executive director, effective in March. She has served…
Trump’s Middle East peace plan makes sense until you read it, Christian peace activist says
Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan returned to the spotlight recently, reminding conservative white evangelicals just how enthusiastically they embrace its pro-Israel approach.
CBF Foundation, Fellowship select former moderator Shauw Chin Capps for joint leadership post
Former Cooperative Baptist Fellowship moderator Shauw Chin Capps has been hired as president of the CBF Foundation and chief legacy gifts officer for the Fellowship based in Decatur, Georgia, the organizations said in an embargoed news release Feb. 17.
CBF of Texas leaders criticize closure of partner seminary
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship leaders in Texas joined CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley in pledging support for individuals and families affected by Hardin-Simmons University’s decision to close Logsdon Seminary, a theological education partner of the Georgia-based Fellowship.