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How Baptists helped end slavery in the United States

Christians often have been reminded that some of their forebears supported slavery, but many do not know Christians ended slavery in the United States. Southern Baptists, in particular, frequently are reminded their convention began amid the defense of slavery. Yet...

Ministering in the wake of a disaster doesnâ€™t require a long journey, church discovers

HENRICO, Va. — Westhunt Baptist Church in Richmond’s West End recently discovered that disaster relief isn’t limited to natural disasters in other places; it also includes responding to the needs of hurting people less than a mile away. A multi-unit…

Dementia sufferers and their caregivers find place to connect at Asheville churchâ€™s Memory CafÃ©

ASHEVILLE — Walk into the Memory Café in the dining room at First Baptist Church in Asheville on the third Thursday afternoon of any month, and you’ll see people sitting comfortably at tables. Some play cards or dominoes. Some work…

Marriage in the New Testament

By Miguel De La Torre The concept of marriage in which women were relegated to property evolved from the Hebrew Bible by the time we get to the New Testament. The New Testament discouraged marriage, placing it secondary to a…

Exhibit highlights blacks’ connection to Scripture

Benedict’s final appearance:‘Putting the good of the church before oneself’

Italian apparel company registered ‘Jesus’ as trademark, protects it devoutly

Pat Robertson: Goodwill sweaters could have demons, no harm in praying over them

BGCT considers building sale

By Ken Camp The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board voted Feb. 26 to create a committee to study the potential sale of the Baptist Building in Dallas. “The executive director has been approached about the possibility of selling…

A new theme song for CBF?

On a recent Sunday, our church choir sang “Find Us Faithful” as the anthem in the traditional worship service. I have always liked this song that was written by Jon Mohr and popularized by Steve Green. In fact, we used…

CBF chaplaincy head stepping down

By Emily Holladay George Pickle, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship chaplaincy and pastoral counseling specialist, announced he will retire effective June 30 after 12 years of service to CBF-endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors. “I have been thoroughly blessed by my relationship…

CBF considers moving offices

By Bob Allen The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Coordinating Council authorized staff leadership Feb. 22 to renegotiate terms of the CBF Resource Center’s current lease with Mercer University as part of the implementation of a new structure approved last summer following…

Matthew Vines sets off a debate over what it means to be ‘queer’

Dear Mike Johnson, be careful what you ask for

What, to the white Christian, is America 250?

Four years later, anti-abortionists battle on other fronts