A new film about Christian nationalism exposes a disturbing picture of the movement’s use of intimidation and violence to express disapproval of those it considers religious and political adversaries, said Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious…
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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…
Abuse allegations against Chi Alpha expand with new lawsuit
Allegations of sexual abuse and grooming by Chi Alpha, a national campus ministry of the Assemblies of God, expanded significantly Jan. 25 with details alleged in a lawsuit brought by an unnamed minor in Texas. Previously, allegations of sexual abuse…
Franklin Graham denounces jury verdict against Trump as more liberal persecution
Franklin Graham does not believe the woman. In response to the jury verdict awarding E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million from Donald Trump for defaming her by denying he raped her, America’s most famous evangelist stood by his man. Graham tweeted…
Florida bill would allow parents to sue for wrongful death in cases of abortion
A Florida bill that would allow parents to file wrongful death lawsuits in cases involving fetuses is little more than an effort to punish abortion providers, according to some of the state’s leading abortion-rights advocates. House Bill 651 would create…
Global condemnation falls on Alabama for experimental capital punishment method
Alabama joined a lineup of the world’s most notorious human rights violators by being the first state to use nitrogen gas to execute a condemned prisoner who suffered intense pain before dying. “The death penalty is a violation of human…
Former Trump official now leads D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship
The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship, founded 29 years ago, has named a 33-year-old “recovering Capitol hill staffer” and former Trump administration aide as its new executive director. “I’m excited to engage with both elected officials and Hill…
Historic First Baptist Austin commits to stay downtown with the help of partners
It has taken a pandemic and roughly two years of discussion, but First Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, is beginning to see how it might downsize without having to abandon its campus, while simultaneously expanding its downtown ministries. Senior Pastor…
Heritage Foundation: Reagan’s favorite think tank reborn for Trump 2.0
The Heritage Foundation, one of America’s most influential conservative think tanks and advocacy organizations, has changed its core values to accommodate Donald Trump. Heritage was founded in 1973 by brewer Joseph Coors and Paul Weyrich, a former John Birch Society…