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Study: Most ‘Millennials’ don’t pray, read Bible or attend church

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — Two thirds of Americans born between 1980 and 1991 identify themselves as Christians, but most do not regularly pray, read the Bible or attend church, according to findings of a new LifeWay Research study. Thom Rainer,…

Southern Baptist jailed in Haiti to stand trial on reduced charge

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (ABP) — Southern Baptist mission volunteer Laura Silsby will stand trial in Haiti on a charge of arranging irregular travel, CNN reported April 26. The network said Judge Bernard Saint-Vil dropped more serious charges of kidnapping and criminal…

The prophetic pastor

By Bill Wilson One of the most precarious tasks a preacher faces is that of being a prophet. The role of prophet is one toward which many ministers feel a deep ambivalence. All preachers know that relevant preaching must address…

Haitian relief projects developing as international partners meet

RICHMOND, Va. (ABP) — Virginia Baptist mission leaders are developing projects in earthquake-devastated Haiti which they hope will lead to long-term relationships on the island and to self-sustaining operations. "We want to work with the community so we can have…

Three associations partner with Mission Board to impact Southwest Virginia

NICKELSVILLE, Va. — Clinch Valley, Powell River and Wise Baptist associations, and the Virginia Baptist Mission Board are emphasizing missions projects in the Lee, Scott and Wise counties of Southwest Virginia. Tony and Jan Johnson are serving as Virginia Baptist…

From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap

STAFF CHANGES • Daryl J. White, to Monte Vista Church, Hurt, as pastor. • J. Clyde Shelton, to Black Branch Church, Chase City, as interim pastor. RETIREMENTS • Carl Freeman has announced plans to retire as minister of music at…

Muslims see double standard in ‘terrorist’ label

WASHINGTON (RNS) — When 19 Muslim men crashed two planes into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, it was widely labeled “Islamic terrorism,” even as many Muslims cringed at the term. So when nine members of a Michigan-based…

Obama shifts tactics on outreach to Muslim world

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Nearly a year after President Obama told an audience in Cairo that America wanted a “new beginning” with the Muslim world, evidence of that policy shift has, in recent weeks, become hard to ignore. The Obama administration…

Conservatives decry Pentagon for pulling Graham from event

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Conservative Christian leaders blasted the Army’s decision to disinvite evangelist Franklin Graham from a Pentagon event on the National Day of Prayer because he has been critical of Islam. Graham was scheduled to speak at a May…

Faith leaders pan Arizona ‘anti-immigrant’ bill

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Religious leaders are outraged over a bill passed by Arizona legislators that criminalizes illegal immigration, calling the bill “anti-immigrant” and a “social sin.” Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony compared aspects of the legislation, approved April 19 by…

ASK THE ARCHITECT: Getting organized to build: What committees are needed?

We continue our journey toward a new building to the glory of God! I previously identified the cross-sectional talents and skills required of persons on a building committee to appropriately address church program needs. This committee is composed of 10…

Paxton dodges ethics questions while claiming Talarico isn’t Christian

Restored Voices Collective gets GRACE report on former board member

‘CatsOnACouch’ influencer sues over First Amendment rights

Court finds Trump and Blanche conspired to create sham IRS lawsuit