Christian and conservative groups that fight abortion and gay rights in the U.S. and Europe are intensifying their work across Africa through conferences, activism and promotion of a “Declaration on Family Values” that express grave concern about sex education, birth…
Democracy Forward and Interfaith Alliance seek records of ‘anti-Christian’ task force
Two watchdog groups are using the Freedom of Information Act to seek details of the Trump administration’s Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias. Democracy Forward and Interfaith Alliance joined forces in making information requests of the Small Business Administration, Department…
In Georgia, a Baptist school accused of ignoring sexual abuse despite a mountain of evidence
Barely two weeks before Southern Baptists gather in Dallas for their annual meeting, another alleged sexual abuse case — this time involving a former student at a Georgia Baptist university — has surfaced. The story includes the alleged grooming of…
Fuller Seminary affirms ‘historic theological understanding of marriage’
Trustees of Fuller Theological Seminary voted this month to reaffirm the school’s “historic theological understanding of marriage,” while acknowledging “faithful Christians” may hold other views. “After several years of consultation, feedback and dialogue, the board of trustees reconfirmed the institution’s…
Get ready for lawsuit, groups warn Abbott over Ten Commandments bill
Texans will sue once Gov. Greg Abbott signs a bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms, three national civil liberties groups said May 29. The announcement came a day after state senators voted to approve an amended version…
DeSantis charity investigated for fraud after misusing $10 million
A $10 million scandal has engulfed Hope Florida, a charity founded by Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, that was created to help needy people get help from faith groups and nonprofits rather than the state. The problem…
‘Freedom of speech is under attack,’ Pelley tells Wake Forest grads
CBS journalist Scott Pelley’s commencement address at Wake Forest University urged graduates to defend democracy and freedom of speech — and set MAGA world ablaze in the process. While the author and 60 Minutes correspondent never mentioned President Donald Trump…
SBC’s losses exceed membership in other denominations, Burge says
The Southern Baptist Convention has lost more members in the last two decades than many other denominations have in total membership, according to religion data analyst Ryan Burge. “The convention is down nearly 3.6 million members since its peak in…
Sally Quinn’s life in DC and interest in religion fuel her latest novel
Washington Post reporter Sally Quinn feels like she has been around the table in Washington, D.C., history and has met important people along the way she would count as friends. Quinn’s late husband, Ben Bradlee, was the influential Washington Post…
Creation care entities announce strategic partnership
The board of directors of C3 (Christians Caring for Creation) and the Baptist Creation Care Initiative have signed a memorandum of understanding formalizing a strategic partnership beginning June 1. Both organizations will share access to their full range of digital…
Older adults are much more religious than younger adults
There’s a 29-point gap between Americans 65 and older who identify as religious and the share of young adults ages 18 to 29 who identify as religious. This is among the findings of the latest Pew Research Center Religious Landscape…
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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…