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Obama rebuts anti-Muslim rhetoric in first U.S. mosque visit

LifeWay announces new headquarters site

Trustees of LifeWay Christian Resources authorized the purchase of land and construction of a new corporate headquarters during their semiannual meeting Feb. 1-2 in Nashville, Tenn. LifeWay Christian Resources will build a new headquarters just blocks away from its current…

Baptist group urges Tyson Foods to address water quality

As part of a commitment to socially responsible investing, American Baptist Home Mission Societies will present a shareholder resolution at the 2016 Tyson Foods annual shareholders meeting tomorrow in Springdale, Ark. Shareholders of Tyson Foods will vote Feb. 5 on…

Georgia Baptist leaders back ‘religious freedom’ bill

The Georgia Baptist Convention is again lobbying for legislation they say is needed to protect Christians from religious discrimination. The head of the Georgia Baptist Convention led a morning devotional Feb. 2 in the State Senate as pastors rallied in…

Transitions 01.29.16

Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated weekly. STAFF CHANGES Jan Ballard, now serving as assistant director of the American Baptist Historical Society, Atlanta. She has worked…

Desperate for the Holy

For many, there is great difficulty in getting into God’s presence. Faculty meetings at my seminary begin with worship, with different faculty members bringing forth treasure from their own disciplines. More interesting than the presidential report, to be sure, it…

Lindsey Graham spoke at Baptist church a week before his death

When leaders know better but choose a different path

On the death of Lindsey Graham

Farewell, Three Amigos

Obama rebuts anti-Muslim rhetoric in first U.S. mosque visit

LifeWay announces new headquarters site

Baptist group urges Tyson Foods to address water quality

Georgia Baptist leaders back ‘religious freedom’ bill

Transitions 01.29.16

Desperate for the Holy

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Vatican downplays film promo, says pope will not have movie debut

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President Obama’s mosque visit will spotlight a new generation of Muslim Americans

China has imprisoned the pastor of Its largest official church

Faith-based AI company Gloo faces moment of truth after $438M in losses

Nuns care for children with HIV, reintegrate them into Indian society

A growing number of federations are asking Jews if they identify as Zionist — and grappling with the results

Why removing a distinct religious code for Native American military service members will make their needs invisible

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Lindsey Graham spoke at Baptist church a week before his death

When leaders know better but choose a different path

On the death of Lindsey Graham

Farewell, Three Amigos