20,000 gather in Phoenix for Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2024

One of the evangelical groups that helped send Donald Trump back to the White House held a massive rally for the once and future president in Phoenix over the weekend, and Trump pledged to keep the promises he’s made to...

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Christians, others use film Amazing Grace to spotlight modern-day slave trade

Nearly 200 years after William Wilberforce brought an end to England's slave trade, a wide audience will have a chance to see his story told on film. But the producers of Amazing Grace—and a wide coalition of Christian and other…

William Wilbeforce’s life is a model for modern Christians, says historian

Though he lived in England two centuries ago, the life and work of William Wilberforce remain important examples for modern-day evangelicals, according to the lead historical consultant for a feature film chronicling the famous abolitionist's life. Kevin Belmonte, a leading…

Thousands were expected to sing Amazing Grace

Tens of thousands of voices from churches around the globe were expected to take a public stand Sunday, Feb. 18, against modern-day slavery by singing the hymn Amazing Grace. More than 2,500 churches from a range of denominations had committed…

Definition of ‘evangelical’ up for debate in theology

One out of every four adults who call themselves “evangelical” is not a “born-again” Christian, according to a recent report from the Barna Group. And that's just the beginning of the confusion surrounding the term “evangelical.” For instance, some political…

Clinton to speak as part of Ouachita inauguration

Former President Bill Clinton will lecture at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark., as part of a weeklong inaugural celebration for the school's 15th president, Rex Horne Jr., Clinton's former pastor. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Ouachita graduate and…

Gay-friendly church in N.C. invites investigation

A church in Charlotte has turned itself in to the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, admitting it is in violation of the convention's new stance against homosexuality. The deacons at Myers Park Baptist Church sent an open letter to…

Editorial: Christian hardball?

Pewboy: What in the world is going on at the International Mission Board these days? Altarego: Uh, I've heard some rumors, but why don't you tell me what you mean exactly? Pewboy: Well, first off, the Southern Baptist Convention told…

Clinton’s confession

My spiritual gift of “mercy” may not serve me well always, and that may be what is driving my emotions here, but I am appalled at the well nigh undeviating scorn of former president Bill Clinton's testimony of repentance. Politics…

WMUV’s actions

Thank you for your January articles updating us on recent changes in Woman's Missionary Union of Virginia. As a former employee of WMUV, and one of many dismissed or pressured to resign during the tenure of the former WMUV executive…