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If a felon can lead, why can’t they vote?

In the United States, we celebrate narratives of redemption, freedom and equality yet continue to undermine those ideals when it comes to our justice-impacted citizens. This contradiction is laid bare every election cycle when the same citizens who champion “second…

Author calls Christians to the ‘courageous middle’

An alternative to the political and religious polarization engulfing the nation can be found in the “courageous middle,” author Shirley Mullen said during a recent webinar hosted by Equal Justice USA. It’s a healing middle ground where bold fellowship and…

Creating a sanctuary in times of fear

“Can’t we just agree to disagree?” This has been a common thread lately on social media and among conversations with people I know. Certainly, we can. I like vanilla, and you prefer chocolate ice cream. I cheer for my alma…

Ministry jobs and more

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…

Archbishop of Canterbury sets an example of accountability

In the wake of a scathing report about an abuse coverup, the archbishop of Canterbury has announced his resignation. “It is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility,” said the archbishop, Justin Welby, in a Nov. 12…

BGCT: Listen to the women

One week after election day 2024, I found myself in another room where I needed to cast my vote. As a messenger to the 2024 Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting, I would need to vote on a motion…

BGCT tells Kevin Ezell no on 2000 Baptist Faith and Message

Kevin Ezell attempted to force Texas Baptists to adopt the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message or lose church planting partnerships with the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board. Texas Baptists overwhelmingly said they would not do it. Ezell, president…

Religious freedom faces even more peril in Burma

Religious freedom conditions have worsened in Burma this year as government influence continues to wane and armed ethnic groups amass power and territory in the nation’s ongoing civil war, according to a report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious…

This is a time for our movement to meet the moment

At this point of uncertainty and change for our country, our commitment to religious freedom and the separation of church and state remains the same. I am sad for our country and worried about the impact last week’s election results…

Trump taps Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

Former Southern Baptist pastor Mike Huckabee will be nominated by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to Israel, according to The New York Times. Huckabee recently was named one of the most influential Zionists in America by The Jerusalem…

‘Pro-family’ groups hail Trump win as ‘time for the church to arise’

Conservative Christian “pro-family” groups affiliated with Focus on the Family hailed Donald Trump’s election victory and say they’re counting on his support to advance their agenda over the next four years. “I think evangelicals clearly identify more closely with the…

The sacrilegious singing of ‘How Great Thou Art’

Around 3 a.m. Eastern time on Nov. 6, a crowd gathered in the lobby of the West Palm Beach, Fla., convention center where Donald Trump had just delivered his victory speech. The crowd, which included Christian singer Sean Feucht, began…

Republicans push through more unregulated funding for ICE and CBP

Trump admin defying court order on immigration access

What was there left to argue?

Beauty, ashes and the Southern Baptist Convention