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Why it’s so hard to roll back the most severe abortion bans

Some Republican legislators who have pushed hardline bans on abortion now believe they went too far, but unraveling laws already passed is harder than passing them in the first place. One such legislator is Tennessee state Sen. Richard Briggs. In…

The reluctant Anglican: Learning a new way to worship

From the time I was born until just a couple of years ago, I was a Southern Baptist to my core. I was baptized by immersion at a young age. I learned the Bible in Southern Baptist children’s ministries, GAs…

Rescheduled webinar with Carey Newman about writing and editing for publication

BNG’s first webinar of the new year has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. Central time, as Executive Director Mark Wingfield converses with Carey Newman, senior editor at Fortress Press and author of a new book on…

I’m learning to live with cancer

My cell phone rang as I was working my way through the morning meds and procedures that are part of Day 4 after a mastectomy. I didn’t recognize the Dallas number, but these days there are so many calls from…

Pastors and politicians slam DeSantis for luring immigrants from a church to be sent out of state

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost pulled no punches in criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for hiring private companies to distribute migrant relocation flyers at an Orlando-area church that serves immigrants. Titled “Welcome to my bright horizon,” the brochures promised immigrants of…

Why Gina Stewart’s sermon matters to Baptists

On Jan. 22-25, the National Baptist Joint Board Session convened in Memphis, Tenn. The Joint Session is a meeting of the four predominantly African American Baptist conventions in the United States — National Baptist Convention USA, National Baptist Convention of…

‘God + Country’ documentary to debut Feb. 16

A new film about Christian nationalism exposes a disturbing picture of the movement’s use of intimidation and violence to express disapproval of those it considers religious and political adversaries, said Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious…

Why are conservatives so afraid of Taylor Swift?

The Kansas City Chiefs have booked their fourth trip to the Super Bowl in five years behind the leadership of head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, two of the best individuals ever at their respective roles. With 269…

Six oddities about the Texas school ‘chaplains’ legislation

In August last year, I joined more than a hundred other Texas professional chaplains in signing a letter opposing a law that would use school safety funds to employ chaplains. We saw multiple oddities in the claims, and I say…

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…

Abuse allegations against Chi Alpha expand with new lawsuit

Allegations of sexual abuse and grooming by Chi Alpha, a national campus ministry of the Assemblies of God, expanded significantly Jan. 25 with details alleged in a lawsuit brought by an unnamed minor in Texas. Previously, allegations of sexual abuse…

Politics, faith and mission: A conversation with Leonard Hamlin Sr.

Leonard Hamlin Sr. serves as canon missioner and minister of equity and inclusion at the Washington National Cathedral. A Black Baptist pastor, Canon Hamlin oversees the Cathedral’s outreach and social justice work. Given the symbolic importance of its role as…

Theologizing with Larkin Poe, 10 years after Reskinned

Ministry leader with tall tales wins GOP bid for Colorado governor

What Willy Rice once knew

What I learned July 5 at church