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Group files new challenge to clergy tax break

The Freedom From Religion Foundation once again has filed a lawsuit claiming the IRS ministerial housing allowance is unconstitutional. The Wisconsin-based group that advocates separation of church and state from a secularist position sued April 6 in federal court. It…

Some are writing obituaries for American religion. Krista Tippett is documenting its revolution.

Statistics show America is losing its religion, but Krista Tippett instead sees something powerful rising.

Finding a way forward: A church rooted in its community

Just over two and a half years ago, I stepped into the pulpit at St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church for the first time and preached about the uncertain future we were entering together. Like so many churches across the United…

Any questions for us? The critical point in a church search committee interview

In the last few years, I’ve found myself sitting in a number of interviews as our church — First Baptist Church in Greensboro, N.C. — has sought and called several new ministers, including me. With seminarians counting down to graduation…

What’s the most effective weapon in the battle against malaria? Nets, say Baptists in Virginia.

The statistics surrounding malaria are mind blogging — and terrifying. Close to 200 million cases occur every year and half a million people die from the disease annually — including one child every two minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control…

Transitions for this week

Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated weekly. STAFF CHANGES Johnny Almond, now serving as pastor of Hull’s Memorial Baptist Church, Fredericksburg, Va. Darrell Armstrong, appointed by the…

Seminary gets OK for online M.Div.

Central Baptist Theological Seminary recently got approval from the Association of Theological Schools to offer the full master-of-divinity degree online. Robert Johnson, the seminary’s dean and provost, said in a March 30 press release that ATS approval means a student…

American Baptists tap international missions head

A California woman who grew up on the mission field has been named new leader of American Baptist International Ministries. The International Ministries board of directors announced April 5 the unanimous election of Sharon T. Koh, senior associate pastor of…

How much is enough?

Robert Sloan, Baptist educator, dies at 77

What patriotism is not

Amid flurry of rulings, habeas corpus spells trouble for Trump immigration policies

Group files new challenge to clergy tax break

Some are writing obituaries for American religion. Krista Tippett is documenting its revolution.

Finding a way forward: A church rooted in its community

Any questions for us? The critical point in a church search committee interview

What’s the most effective weapon in the battle against malaria? Nets, say Baptists in Virginia.

Transitions for this week

Seminary gets OK for online M.Div.

American Baptists tap international missions head

What Dave Ramsey gets wrong about poverty

The religion of the New Lost Cause

Atheist ministers, the search for meaning and the future of the Church

Community, dignity and no prices on its menu: One diner’s answer to food insecurity

Empires Crumble From Within

The July 4 white supremacist march exposes an uncomfortable truth about our country

Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement

‘Church Hurt’ Is A Very Real Thing. Here’s What Experts Want You To Know About It.

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How much is enough?

Robert Sloan, Baptist educator, dies at 77

What patriotism is not

Amid flurry of rulings, habeas corpus spells trouble for Trump immigration policies