Grace Ji-Sun Kim’s podcast, “Madang,” has found at new home with Baptist News Global. The podcast previously was hosted by The Christian Century but moves to BNG this week with a new episode. Kim serves as professor of theology at…
Study traces anti-Muslim campaign to Greg Abbott
The current surge in anti-Muslim hatred from elected Republicans can be traced to a social media post by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott early last year, according to a new study by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate. Since…
Preach more joy and less oy about church-state separation, Laser urges
Those concerned about current threats to democracy and religious freedom in America need to express more joy and less oy, Rachel Laser told the 2026 Summit for Religious Freedom. Laser leads Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which…
‘Fake Christians’ in America aren’t funny, comedian warns
Comedian John Fugelsang brought some sober truth to participants at the 2026 Summit for Religious Freedom sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State. While cracking joke after joke, he highlighted the dangers of Christian nationalism and offered…
What will happen when MAGA loyalists deconstruct?
Those Americans who leave behind MAGA loyalty are going through a form of deconstruction, according to Nadine Smith, CEO of Color of Change. Smith, who was founding executive director of Equality Florida, was a keynote speaker at the Summit for…
These Texas students organized to defend church-state separation
A group of Texas high school and college students received the David Norr Youth Activist Award from Americans United for Separation of Church and State this year — recognizing a well-organized youth movement making a difference. The award is named…
NAE urges church participation in Good Neighbor Day America
A nationally coordinated day of volunteerism next month is an opportunity for congregations to live into their callings to serve others at a time when issues of religion, government and society are hotly debated, said Walter Kim, president of the…
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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…
Arkansas executive pastor named Lifeway president
Ryan Blackwell, 42, has been named 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources, the publishing house of the Southern Baptist Convention. He currently serves as executive pastor and teaching pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Ark., an SBC megachurch previously led…
Statute of limitations reform stalled in Missouri
Two proposed bills aiming to reform the civil statute of limitations in Missouri for child sexual abuse and trafficking claims have stalled. The bills in question are companion bills SJR-93 and HJR-130, which propose a choice to Missouri voters about…
Benny Johnson calls Charlie Kirk a Christian martyr like Stephen
“Charlie Kirk is still winning,” conservative podcaster Benny Johnson told a crowd of Baylor University students April 22 at the “This Is the Turning Point” tour. Although the event was closed to media and community members, BNG obtained audio recordings…
At Baylor, Homan boasts of saving lives through deportations
If you like what the Trump administration has done with mass deportations so far, you’re going to love what comes next, Border Czar Tom Homan told a Baylor University audience April 22. Homan spoke on the Baylor campus as part…