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Big-city coalition makes a case for why immigrants are essential to U.S. economy

A coalition including Chicago business, faith and municipal leaders announced a nationwide campaign to press the White House to extend work permits to undocumented immigrants who are long-term residents of the U.S. “I remain steady in my belief that a…

Transitions for the week of 4-12-24

Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated bi-weekly. STAFF CHANGES Hannah Brown, concluding her tenure as college minister for First Baptist Church, Temple, Texas. Cindy Elmore, to Centra…

Ugandan Court endorses anti-gay law

Smarting from the disappointment of not having an anti-LGBTQ law passed by the Ugandan government last year reversed by the country’s Constitutional Court, members of the LGBTQ community in Uganda are rallying to further challenge the controversial act. Nicholas Opiyo, a…

89-year-old Swindoll isn’t retiring but has named a successor

At age 89, Chuck Swindoll isn’t retiring, but his church is calling a new senior pastor — who will preach some of the time. Swindoll was one of the first big names in the modern era of radio preachers and…

First Baptist Abilene pastor resigns after DUI

The pastor of one of the most prominent Baptist churches in West Texas resigned April 7, two weeks after being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Brandon Hudson, 44, was arrested on U.S. Hwy. 84 near Snyder, Texas,…

Here’s how toxic male supremacy keeps on infecting the church, even in a supposed ‘apology’

“So, that’s awesome, man,” megachurch pastor Josh Howerton concluded in what he claimed was an apology to his congregation on Sunday. “Can we move on now? Y’all good with that? We’re gonna do that. That’s what we’re going to do….

Dear Pastor Search Committee

Dear Pastor Search Committee, I appreciate the time and effort you are devoting to this process. Your church has entrusted you with an exciting and daunting task, to find your next pastor. Most churches will only host a few pastor…

America’s changing culture means there’s not much of a rush to the cafeteria for Sunday lunch

The old joke about the Baptists trying to beat the Methodists to the cafeteria for Sunday lunch seems stale these days. You might more easily find a remaining cafeteria in some towns than a plurality of people who actually attend…

Democracy dies in darkness?

Democracy dies in darkness. Sure enough: in the absence of a free press to throw light on the actions and decisions of our political leaders, we the people are left in the dark. We don’t know what they decided, what…

The truth about lying

Somebody is lying. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin examined 116,366 lies told by 632 participants over 91 days. Participants self-reported their lies, which raises the question, “Wouldn’t liars lie about lying?” Maybe that’s why the statistics around lying are…

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…

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