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Baylor names 26-member commission on race and history

Baylor University has named a 26-member Commission on Historic Campus Representations to follow up on a board of regents resolution adopted in late June. The July 6 announcement from regents’ Chairman Mark Rountree and university President Linda Livingstone outlined four…

Educated and eager to work, but there’s just one barrier

For as long as she can remember, Jennifer Evans of Las Cruces, N.M., has dreamed of running political campaigns. Within minutes of meeting her, you can see that she is well-suited for such a role, with an engaging personality, an…

Huge hurdles ahead for Dreamers despite high court’s DACA ruling

“There’s always that fear that at any point in time it could be stopped or ended.”

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…

The Ethiopian Regiment and the work of redeeming America

“Liberty to Slaves.” Those were the words that were emblazoned on their uniforms as they went into battle as members of the Ethiopian Regiment. The regiment had gathered in response to the proclamation issued by Lord John, the Earl of…

5 steps to becoming an ally to marginalized communities

In a time when our nation is experiencing a rebellion of oppression, many people of faith are wondering what we can do to become better allies to marginalized communities. It was only recently that LGBTQ people were finally awarded the…

Why is Russia’s Putin talking about marriage and faith in God?

On Wednesday, July 1, Russians voted to approve a series of amendments to the Russian constitution. Among them is the mention of “faith in God” and definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Contrary to some pundits,…

Lessons from Disney to help churches reopen successfully

Everything we do tells a story, intended or not. The ways we act, the ways we decorate, the ways we communicate, along with many other seemingly innocuous decisions all send a message to people coming to our places of worship. And now, Disney has some lessons for churches as they prepare to reopen in this time of coronavirus pandemic.

Five reasons it’s time to talk about opening our churches

Despite surging COVID-19 case numbers in many states, I believe it is time for progressive, mainline and Baptist churches to consider reopening for worship services. I make this suggestion quite tentatively and with full awareness that it might seem counterintuitive….

5 steps to becoming an ally to marginalized communities

Virginia explorer talks about missions and philanthropy in new adventure book

The revolution will be standardized

In the UK, coronavirus has made ‘every street a parish’

Baylor names 26-member commission on race and history

Educated and eager to work, but there’s just one barrier

Huge hurdles ahead for Dreamers despite high court’s DACA ruling

Ministry jobs and more

The Ethiopian Regiment and the work of redeeming America

5 steps to becoming an ally to marginalized communities

Why is Russia’s Putin talking about marriage and faith in God?

Lessons from Disney to help churches reopen successfully

Five reasons it’s time to talk about opening our churches

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5 steps to becoming an ally to marginalized communities

Virginia explorer talks about missions and philanthropy in new adventure book

The revolution will be standardized

In the UK, coronavirus has made ‘every street a parish’