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The church must show the world a more excellent way of nonviolence

The Monterey Park shooting was the 36th mass shooting in the USA in this young year. Reporters have trouble covering all the violence in our culture. Some of the violence stands out in graphic and horrifying detail. A 6-year-old child…

Museum of the Bible to host Wednesday morning event to pray for God’s judgment on America, and breakfast is not included

If you can’t make the National Prayer Breakfast this Thursday, you still have a chance to join other evangelical Christians in prayer in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Just be prepared to pray for God’s judgment on America. Just one day…

National Prayer Breakfast gets new sponsorship but still looks like government-sponsored religion, BJC leaders say

Congressional leaders say they have split the National Prayer Breakfast from its longtime organizer to bring clarity and healing to the annual event, but constitutional experts Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman believe government leaders should get out of the prayer…

del Toro’s Pinocchio is a tale of faith that is not wooden

Little did Pinocchio know as he stood amidst the congregation, playfully mimicking the crucifix with outstretched arms and joined feet, that he would soon be hung on a cross as well. In Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, now streaming on Netflix, del…

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…

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…

An American experiment: 250 years of trying

10 reasons America is not a ‘Christian nation’

American Dominion traces deep roots of Seven Mountain Mandate

Lindsey Graham and the history of ‘widow’s succession’