John Crowder and his First Baptist Church of West, Texas, helped the city recover from a 2013 fertilizer plant explosion. Now he’s taking what he learned from the experience to help other pastors in disaster areas. If anyone knows about…
Congregations cannot manage their way into God’s future for them
Where there is no vision, management drives the sports utility vehicle, which is the image for the spiritual and strategic journey of a congregation that includes vision, relationships, programs and management. Vision, which was driving, is now in the back…
Baptist church challenges noise ordinance
Vintage Church of New Orleans says strict noise restrictions are impeding its ability to worship. A Southern Baptist church plant in Louisiana has filed an appeal challenging enforcement of a noise ordinance that parishioners say hinders their ability to worship….
Act of solidarity
For one Baptist woman in Kansas City, wearing a hijab is a profound — and visible — expression of support for Muslims. Martha DeVries has taken the concept of walking a mile in another person’s shoes to a whole new…
Seminary’s evangelistic aim at men includes gun giveaways
By Bob Allen A Southern Baptist Convention seminary is giving away guns and an African safari to lure hunting enthusiasts to an outreach event open only to men and boys. Door prizes to the Feb. 20 Men’s Game Banquet on…
Seminary’s evangelistic aim at men includes gun giveaways
A Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary event open only to men and boys features door prizes including a shotgun autographed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. A Southern Baptist Convention seminary is giving away guns and an African safari to lure hunting…
Baptists take sides in Texas abortion case
Conservative groups including the Southern Baptist Convention say a law regulating abortion clinics is beneficial for women’s health, while individuals aligned with the moderate Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and progressive Alliance of Baptists say a woman’s religious views — not those of…
Faith forged in crisis helps hospital chaplain ‘model calm’ in emergencies
Author Stacy Sergent said her calling into chaplaincy helps form her faith and spirituality. Now she is able to be the presence of God to those in crisis at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. You might think chaplains — those…
Power of family on display in ‘Room’
The movie Room tells a story that rips at the heart of any parent of a young woman. We see a mother (Brie Larson), parenting a son, Jack (Jacob Tremblay), in the tiny confines of a yard shed. As we…
It takes a village to assist woman through adoption decision
By Aimee Freston Rachel Gabucci was 27 years old, six months pregnant and unmarried. Scared and nervous, she was aware of the realities of raising a child on her own. She knew she could love and emotionally support her child,…
LifeWay announces new headquarters site
Trustees of LifeWay Christian Resources authorized the purchase of land and construction of a new corporate headquarters during their semiannual meeting Feb. 1-2 in Nashville, Tenn. LifeWay Christian Resources will build a new headquarters just blocks away from its current…
Baptist group urges Tyson Foods to address water quality
As part of a commitment to socially responsible investing, American Baptist Home Mission Societies will present a shareholder resolution at the 2016 Tyson Foods annual shareholders meeting tomorrow in Springdale, Ark. Shareholders of Tyson Foods will vote Feb. 5 on…