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Pete Hegseth’s leadership falls flat

In the three weeks since Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth suddenly called the military’s top brass to Quantico for an anti-woke stump speech, his leadership has fallen flat. His Quantico address has been thoroughly scrutinized in the weeks since he…

Manhattan churches revitalize aging congregations through partnerships

A 130-year-old Baptist church in Manhattan has become a model for how to revitalize aging congregations through creative land use and partnerships. Judson Memorial Church was founded in 1890 by Edward Judson to honor his father, missionary pioneer Adoniram Judson. The church’s Italianate-style…

‘Property rich but cash poor faith groups need help to serve community’

Congregations that are property rich but cash poor need help from municipalities to continue serving their communities, according to a pastor who works in New York City government. These faith institutions “have stood the test of time over all mayors,…

Ministry jobs

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…

It’s not just the Young Republicans we need to worry about

Despite how often you hear that America no longer is racist, we remain a racist culture. The difference between the racism of 1950 and 2025: Racism then was proudly displayed in public. The language, the signs, the laws, the culture…

The Young Republicans are old enough to know better

Vice President JD Vance’s comment about the outrageous 29,000 text messages sent by the New York Young Republicans being about “kids” acting foolishly does not hold up under thoughtfulness. First, many of those involved are at least 20 years old….

Book banners almost always motivated by religion, speaker says

Proponents of book banning may differ in the titles or subjects they want to suppress, but they almost always are motivated by religious beliefs, college senior Katie Turcke observed during a recent webinar on censorship. The Pomona College student said…

Can Pope Leo actually stop Opus Dei?

The ecumenical rumor mill is churning, and right now, it’s saying the Vatican may be on the verge of a dramatic move against one of its most powerful and controversial groups. According to recent reporting, newly enthroned Pope Leo is…

Kansas City church rebrands for inclusion

A Baptist church in Kansas City has rebranded itself to declare both its adherence to denominational roots and its identity as an open and affirming congregation. Holmeswood Baptist Church is now Holmeswood Church with a prominent tagline: “Baptist Roots, Inclusive…

SBC luminary Morris Chapman dies at 84

Former Southern Baptist Convention leader Morris Chapman died in Nashville Oct. 20 at age 84 after a brief illness. Chapman led the SBC Executive Committee from 1992 through 2010 and was the first leader of that agency installed by the…

Is there a common source for the Ten Commandments bills?

As Republican-dominated states seek to require displays of the Ten Commandments in school classrooms, critics are noting some odd similarities in the language of the bills. It seems possible — even likely — the bills are originating from a common…

The wicked are punished — or not

What Ryan Burge sees in America’s megachurches

We are a nation of immigrants

As worldwide deaths mount, Musk insists DOGE cuts didn’t kill anyone