By Robert Dilday Some church health observers say the multisite church is becoming the new norm in America. A snapshot of the phenomenon, drawn from research by Generis and the Leadership Network, reveals: • The total number of multisite churches…
Christian radio causes people to hate Christianity, claims SBC official
By Bob Allen A Southern Baptist official is standing by a recent comment about Christian talk radio that prompted a network head to request publicly that he apologize or at least explain. Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention…
Texas Baptists consider sale of headquarters building in Dallas
By Ken Camp Baylor University’s board of regents and the Baptist General Convention of Texas executive board will consider a proposal for the university to buy the Baptist Building in Dallas. Baylor regents will vote on the matter at their…
Trial shines light on alleged abuse cover-up
By Bob Allen A longtime pastor at a D.C.-area evangelical church testified in court May 13 that he did not report crimes alleged in 1992 against a man standing trial this week on charges of sexual abuse, according to a…
SBC official says gender an issue of spiritual warfare
By Bob Allen Rightly applied, male headship and wifely submission is good for women, Southern Baptists’ top spokesman for moral concerns said at a recent conference on “complementary” differences between the sexes. Russell Moore, president of the Ethics and Religious…
Council for Biblical Manhood & Womanhood names new president
By Bob Allen A group formed nearly 30 years ago to combat feminism in the evangelical church has named its eighth and youngest president. The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood announced May 12 the selection of Owen Strachan to…
Baylor prof questions popular views of heaven
By Terry Goodrich “Heaven is for real,” according to the new movie by that name. But which vision of heaven is true? Several versions of heaven are depicted in art, literature, music and pop culture — some of which don’t…
Faith leaders support hike in minimum wage
By Bob Allen Paying a full-time worker $290 a week in today’s economy is immoral, faith leaders said in a recent letter urging Congress to raise the minimum wage. “The call to raise the minimum wage is about more than…
Governor says gay marriage hampers birth rate
By Bob Allen Lawyers for Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear filed a legal brief May 7 claiming the commonwealth has an economic interest in banning gay marriage because it takes a man and a woman to make a baby. The governor…
Theology of workflow connects dots between spirituality and efficiency
By Jeff Brumley As assistant executive director of the Virginia Baptist Missions Board, Glenn Akins is charged with all kinds of big-picture kingdom work, including keeping churches up to speed on cultural trends and demographics. “It’s important for churches to…
Murder, possible kidnapping, rock Georgia congregation
By Bob Allen A Baptist minister who leads a multi-denominational church in central Georgia says the congregation is in shock and uncertain about what to expect next in the wake of a murder and possible kidnapping mystery involving two of…
La. Supreme Court dismisses Louisiana College suit
By Bob Allen The Supreme Court of Louisiana has upheld lower court rulings that judges cannot resolve a lawsuit alleging academic freedom violations at a Baptist school without delving into issues of theology and church governance, an unconstitutional violation of…