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Faith leaders say Kentucky governor doesn’t speak for all Baptists when it comes to abortion

After Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin denounced his Democratic challenger’s stance on abortion as an insult to Kentucky Baptists, ministers at two Louisville Baptist churches joined other faith leaders in a press conference defending both their faith and a woman’s right to choose.

Tired of Christians ruining the name of Christ? A Turkish bath with strangers improved my outlook

Today, Christians in America tend to find ourselves in two reactionary camps: those into apologetics and those into apologies. Both sides come from a stance of fear. If we continue reacting from our defensive postures, then we have learned nothing from scripture, tradition, human experience or, God forbid, the Holy Spirit.

Can the land provide redemption for African-Americans?

“We don’t have anything against food chains, but if God gives us access to soil, to a healthy body and to seeds, why then do I see myself in a food desert? I see myself in an oasis.”

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.

Are podcasts replacing church for some believers?

Americans, church-going or not, are finding spiritual inspiration through podcasts offered through numerous podcast hosts. Some of the more popular include: The RobCast Homebrewed Christianity Podcast Homilies (with Richard Rohr) Justice. Mercy. Faith Glass Half Full It seems just about…

A Facebook post, a detained citizen and racial profiling right under our noses

White Christians in America must see racism for what it is: sin. Seeing our sin and our complicity is the first step to repentance. We must see this because it’s literally killing our neighbors of color, all created in the image of God.

A radical idea for preaching: sincerity

What if preachers quit trying to be clever or to control outcomes and instead simply led with sincere vulnerability? It would require trusting the congregation to receive you with kindness and, for your part, a self-compassion for your own tenderness.

Southern Baptist deputy says he was fired for following the Billy Graham Rule

A Southern Baptist deacon has filed a federal lawsuit claiming religious discrimination after losing his job as a sheriff’s deputy allegedly for following the “Billy Graham Rule” against spending time alone with a woman other than his wife.

Fighting for our lives – and saving ourselves from ‘this corrupt generation’

In confronting white nationalist terror and the Washington-based bigotry that has invited it into the mainstream, we must be both fierce in our struggle but also prayerful in our devotion. We must call this nation to repent for its sins and call it too to save itself from this “corrupt generation.”

Called to ‘go hard in the paint’ for Jesus: Trump isn’t our biggest problem; we are

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Inspired by the women of scripture, Baptist minister champions reproductive rights