Right-wing influencers propelled Donald Trump to power by spreading misinformation that convinced the MAGA base to support political agendas detrimental to their own interests, according to Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American…
By FTEs, this SBC seminary is now the largest
There’s a new largest seminary in the Southern Baptist Convention. According to just-published comparative data for the six SBC seminaries, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kanas City, Mo., has jumped to first place in FTE enrollment of SBC-qualified students. The…
Catholic newspaper calls out Trump’s ‘unprecedented cruelty’
If President Donald Trump is going to “protect” Christianity, the editorial staff of the National Catholic Reporter isn’t feeling the love. The flagship independent publication of American Catholics published a scathing editorial about Trump’s policies Feb. 6, calling out “the…
New Perkins Theology dean comes from Boston University
Southern Methodist University has named Bryan P. Stone dean of its Perkins School of Theology, a flagship seminary for The United Methodist Church that also has a Baptist House of Studies. Stone succeeds Craig Hill, who retired as dean two…
Remember that time Wheaton College congratulated Russell Vought?
Want to know how controversial it was for Russell Vought to be confirmed by the Senate as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget? Just ask Wheaton College, where Vought earned a bachelor’s degree. On Friday, Feb….
Kirk Cousins and Mack Brown share friendship and faith
Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Kirk Cousins and former NFL teammate Mack Brown agree on two things: Both predict the Kansas City Chiefs will win Sunday’s Super Bowl, and both say their Christian faith connects them beyond the game. The two met…
Jon Batiste and Come Near host pre-Super Bowl festival in New Orleans
Grammy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste is teaming up with the nonprofit organization behind the “He Gets Us” TV ads for a free festival to benefit New Orleans before it hosts Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX. Saturday’s “He Gets Us Presents Jon…
‘I’m trying to explain to my 4-year-old that his dad only has a passport’
One of the most heart-breaking tasks Ashley ever faced was explaining to her 4-year-old son why his father, an undocumented immigrant, faces possible deportation after being arrested by federal agents last month, the American woman said during a Feb. 6…
Christian groups praise Trump’s ‘healthy masculinity’ and ‘manifest destiny reborn’
As President Donald Trump ushers in unprecedented (and possibly illegal) changes in presidential power and the federal government, his actions have been “welcomed and celebrated by those in the pro-life” and “pro-family” movement, says a Family Research Council article titled…
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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…
Trump vows to ‘protect’ Christians in America
Even as his administration battles with Christian leaders over immigration and ICE raids in churches, President Donald Trump pledged Feb. 6 he will “protect” Christians in America. “While I’m in the White House, we will protect Christians in our schools,…
CBF joins Quakers in lawsuit against ICE raids in churches
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has joined a coalition of Quakers as a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed last week demanding the Trump administration not allow ICE agents to conduct raids in houses of worship. The new policy of the Trump…