Graham Platner’s campaign to dethrone Susan Collins as one of Maine’s two senators has come to an abrupt end following allegations of sexual assault. In an 11-minute-long video on X, the progressive firebrand launched a combative defense calling the allegations...
How Baptists around the world can best organize and mobilize for relief and development work was at the top of the agenda last week at the Baptist World Alliance’s Annual Gathering in Vancouver, British Columbia.
As a Christian pastor, on Sunday, this descendant of the Lees of Virginia will step into a pulpit in Raleigh, N.C., and say the names “Alton Sterling” and “Philando Castile.” Because enough is enough.
As Christians, we stand with all who are suffering, we seek to comfort all who are mourning and we seek justice for all who have been wronged.
We seek peace by seeking justice. If we seek peace without justice, we will never have peace. If we seek justice without peace, we will only perpetuate violence.
Because words, tears and prayers are not enough to salve the racial wounds ripped bare this week, Baptists around the country are calling for action — personal and corporate — to promote healing.
The process of seeking exemptions has accelerated since 2014, from one in 2013 to 43 last year.
A roundup of comments from Black Christian leaders around the country.
One of the lessons I learned this week is that most of our youth are way ahead of us adults on this stuff. They are aware of what’s going on, they are passionate about it, but they often haven’t felt empowered to speak.
At BNG, hosting “Conversations That Matter” among people of faith is more than a tagline. It is our mission-driven goal. BNG’s coverage of the Baylor story speaks to our mission – and to your important role. In recent weeks revelations of…
In a recent reflection piece stimulated by America’s birthday, David Gushee shared this snapshot of a divided America: “We are at least two different countries — a conservative, largely white, somewhat older, largely Christian country with a center of gravity…
Medical, construction, teaching and ministry are some of the skills often needed in mission settings. But henna storytelling? It is when Neiby Rodriguez participates in missions. The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley student tells Bible stories using henna,…
Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated weekly. STAFF CHANGES Mike Abbamonte, resigning as pastor of the west campus of Atlee Community Church, Mechanicsville, Va., to accept a…
