The city of Atlanta has agreed to pay a former fire chief fired for writing a book critical of homosexuality $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit claiming religious discrimination.
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…
Editor Bob Terry, a founder of Associated Baptist Press, celebrates 50 years in Baptist news
An instrumental figure in the formation of Associated Baptist Press – a forerunner to Baptist News Global – is stepping down at yearend after a half century career in Baptist journalism. About 225 people gathered Oct. 5 in Birmingham, Alabama,…
Religion Notes: Top NASA doctor visits Campbell med school
Domestic violence focus of Baptist women’s group American Baptist Women’s Ministries seeks to draw awareness to domestic violence and its impact on women and families. The organization recently announced the 2018-2019 Mission Focus, Domestic Violence. “This critical topic has impact…
Celebrating 25 years in job, seminary president remembers rocky start
Celebrating Albert Mohler’s 25th anniversary as president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, former Southern Baptist Convention president James Merritt recalled the journey’s rocky start. “When he came here, there were very few exceptions, almost everybody hated Dr. Mohler,” Merritt, lead…
Some responders still barred from areas ravaged by Hurricane Michael
As it awaits the green light to assess and send teams, CBF Florida has been busy contacting friends and family members who have connections in the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Michael.
Transitions for the week of 10-12-18
Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated weekly. STAFF CHANGES Justin Dunn, now serving as pastor of University Baptist Church, Shawnee, Okla. Davis Fife, to Elmwood Avenue Baptist…
Bible student turned ‘cold-medicine killer’ pleads guilty in North Carolina court
A high-profile murder case involving a one-time Bible college student and prospective minister who claimed he killed his wife after taking too much cold medicine came to a close Oct. 5 with a guilty plea. Matthew Phelps, 29, pleaded guilty…
Judaism feeling Christianity’s pain over Millennials, declines in faith and membership
American Judaism in in a pretty tight spot thanks to the relentless growth of secularization and those ever-elusive Millennials. Equally as challenging is the freedom of – and from – religion available to Jewish people in the U.S., said Jeffrey…
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…
Central Seminary receives $1 million for new mentoring initiative
It is one of nearly $70 million in grants to 78 organizations across the United States recently announced as part of Lilly’s Thriving in Ministry initiative to help clergy thrive as pastoral leaders so they can lead the congregations they serve more effectively.
North Carolina Baptist newspaper editor to retire in 2019
Allan Blume, editor and president of the Biblical Recorder, has announced plans to retire at the end of next May. Blume, 68, took over in 2011 as editor of the official news journal of the Baptist State Convention of North…