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Skinny-dipping at a church picnic

The first time I went skinny-dipping was at a church picnic. If I’m lying, I’m dying. As of this writing, brothers Ron and Steve Wilson are still alive — by some miracle — and can verify the bare facts of…

Biblical mandate to welcome the stranger not at odds with border security, Catholic archbishop says

Bridging the seething partisan divide over U.S. immigration policy will require a separation of the political from the pastoral aspects of the crisis, said Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York. And that starts with a…

When angry white men can’t give up hating Beth Moore

This article was updated Dec. 30 to include a response from Beth Moore. Some of the Southern Baptist Convention’s white male theocrats just can’t give up hating on Beth Moore. It has been nearly three years since the popular…

At holidays, LGBTQ youth homelessness spikes

The holidays may be winding down, but for some LGBTQ youth, year-end celebrations mark the beginning of a very different season: experiencing homelessness. According to Marian Edmonds-Allen, executive director of Parity NYC, a faith-based organization focused on healing divisions between…

As 20,000 lay dead in Gaza, U.S.-based nonprofits raise millions to support Israeli soldiers with warm coats and gloves

As Israel Defense Forces have killed more than 20,000 people in Gaza and wounded another 50,000, a U.S.-based nonprofit seeks to “raise $50 million to address the severe humanitarian needs and the well-being crises that will inevitably ensue for IDF…

Massacre of the Innocents Gaza/Guernica

To say I was awed is an understatement. Standing in front of Picasso’s 11.5 ft. x 25.5 ft. celebrated painting Guernica is one of the most sobering encounters I’ve had the displeasure of experiencing. Displeasure because the massive composition’s theme is revoltingly…

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…

Transitions for the week of 12-29-23

Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated bi-weekly. STAFF CHANGES Adam Bock, to First Baptist Church, Magnolia, Texas, as senior pastor. He comes from Trinity Baptist Church, Lake…

Rick Warren’s letter to the SBC was BNG’s most-read opinion piece in 2023

Rick Warren’s personal appeal to Southern Baptists about his battle with the Southern Baptist Convention over church autonomy and women in ministry were the most-read Baptist News Global opinion pieces in 2023. The issue of patriarchy and women’s roles in…

Six New Year’s resolutions to move us ‘closer to fine’ in 2024

I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. After all, we mostly don’t keep them. Given what we’re facing in 2024, however, it might be a good idea for us to think about how we can avoid a repeat of the…

‘Just Like Me’ VBS aims to teach acceptance and community

Facing a violent world of prejudice and hatred, concerned Christians have searched long and hard for children’s curricula that teach values of empathy and inclusion. Now an organization historically focused on church political advocacy has taken a new path, producing…

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