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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…

Zimbabwe Theological Seminary names new principal

Munorwei Chirovamavi has been named principal of the Zimbabwe Theological Seminary, succeeding Dudzirai Chimeri, who died in an October automobile accident. The seminary has been a longtime partner with Baptists in the United States, with particular identification with the Alliance…

What happens when church and state merge? Look to Nazi Germany for answers

The potential consequences of a merger of church and state sought by Christian nationalists are frighteningly apparent in the history of Nazi Germany, according to Dietrich Bonhoeffer expert John Matthews. Matthews, a Lutheran minister and member of the International Bonhoeffer…

Church historian Richard Hughes reflects on a lifetime of ‘Troublesome Questions’

In his latest book, The Grace of Troublesome Questions: Vocation, Restoration, and Race, historian Richard Hughes shares his intellectual and spiritual journey, inviting readers to consider how they treat their neighbors and where their allegiance as Christians lies. Now in…

Reverend Roboto: Artificial intelligence and pastoral care

“Write a sermon on this week’s lectionary text.” “Write a Country and Western song about Job.” “Write a prayer for Reddit.” “Write a Bible song about ducks.” “Add a prayer to go with that sermon.” “Write a worship song about…

What churches could learn from the Pub Choir phenomenon

Have you noticed hardly anyone at your church sings the congregational songs anymore? I have. And I visit quite a few churches around the place. The singers and the band on stage seem to be really into it, but the…

Southwestern Seminary student arrested for alleged ‘felony sexual assault’

A Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary student was arrested last week by a suburban Fort Worth, Texas, police department on charges of felony sexual assault. In Texas law, “felony sexual assault” is a specific term meaning rape. Sexual assault in Texas…

Trial date set for Patterson and Southwestern versus Jane Roe

After years of delays and contention, a trial date has been set for Jane Roe v. Leighton Paige Patterson et al. On Jan. 19, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan signed an order saying jury selection and trial will begin at…

Living into lament: A white response to the killing of Tyre Nichols by police

I’m learning it is hard to feel the impact of the violence. It is difficult to make it real, to bring it close enough to sense its cold shadow. It passes by the window, like the neighbor who briefly triggers…

The state murder of Tyre Nichols

Armie Hammer links his sexual excesses as an adult to his abuse by a youth pastor when he was 13

Three images to remember Tyre Nichols

U.N. World Harmony Week is only seven days but must last all year, speakers say