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Reflections from London on the queen’s life and death

The queen is dead. Long live the king. From my earliest childhood memories during World War II, Elizabeth has been a constant in my life — a changeless symbol of stability during unstable times. By an accident of timing, I…

Samford students organize silent protest over LGBTQ discrimination

About 140 students, alumni and local clergy protested silently during the weekly convocation at Samford University Tuesday, Sept. 20. The group stood outside the university’s Wright Center — some bearing posters — to protest the administration’s recent decision to exclude…

Who is my neighbor? Reflecting theologically on the migrant crisis

“Who is my neighbor?” The expert of the law, the one whose job it was to study Scriptures, asked Jesus this question in Luke 10. Of course, the expert probably knew the answer. He knew the original languages and pored…

Hopkins inaugurated as 12th president of Campbellsville University

Joseph Hopkins was in what he called his “dream job” as dean of the School of Arts at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., when he was told about an opening for the presidency at Campbellsville University. At first, the opening…

I’m now banned from ministering at a place I love

In September 2007, as a freshman at Samford University, I wrote these words: “Dr. Matthew Kerlin, minister to the university, stood near the front of the chapel and invited us to take part in the Eucharist. … Over seven hundred…

Simmons College of Kentucky adds historic building to its campus

Ida B. Wells Hall, a major addition to Simmons College of Kentucky, was dedicated Thursday, Sept. 15, during the annual meeting of the Louisville school’s partner denomination, the National Baptist Convention of America, International. The three-story structure once housed Central…

Condolences and clarity concerning the death and life of Queen Elizabeth

The death of Queen Elizabeth requires deep reflection. She was matriarch to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members. She was monarch of Britain for 70 years. Most people in Britain, across the British Commonwealth and across the…

I love the recognition of a life, but the obsession with the monarchy still bothers me

Since the queen died, the coverage has been 24/7. It goes beyond a death and a funeral. We seem obsessed with the royals, but I’ll have to say I’ve had a hard time getting on board with all the royal-to-do….

Three Catholic governors shipping migrants for political points are practicing ‘fake religion,’ Wallis says

Claiming to be faithful Catholics while shipping bewildered refugees by plane and bus to other states is a case of “fake religion” for the governors of Arizona, Florida and Texas, Sojourners magazine founder Jim Wallis said during a virtual press…

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…

Baptist Scholars Roundtable considers the future of training church leaders

The Baptist Scholars International Roundtable took on a typically hefty theme during its August meeting in Oxford, England. “The subject we explored this time was what and how seminaries should be teaching future church leaders,” said roundtable co-director and fellow…

Is it possible for a Baptist school to maintain top-tier recognition and still discriminate against gay students?

Although this time it’s Samford University in the news for discrimination against the LGBTQ community, walking the line between religious heritage and academic aspirations is nothing new for faith-based schools. Last year, it was Baylor University making headlines as it…

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’