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How 29 syllables changed my heart about God and gay people

“For the last 20 years, I thought if there was a God, he probably hated me for making me the way I am.” I can’t communicate the destructive power those words had on me. Back then, I was a conservative,…

BNG’s November webinar will feature John Pavlovitz in dialogue with Mark Wingfield

John Pavlovitz will join BNG Executive Director Mark Wingfield for a lively conversation about faith, church, politics and culture Tuesday, Nov. 16, at noon Eastern time. The “Change-making Conversations” webinar is free and open to the public, but advance registration…

‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’ echoes in pleas of African leaders at climate conference in Glasgow

Africa is the least aggravator for climate change yet has borne the most consequences for it, leaders from the continent declared at COP 26, the United Nations conference on climate change currently underway in Glasgow, Scotland. According to the Center…

Understanding the evangelical civil war

According to Peter Wehner, “the evangelical church is breaking apart.” The primary culprit, he says, is Donald Trump. In a feature-length piece in The Atlantic, Wehner acknowledges the historic tensions within the evangelical camp but argues that the advent of…

Advice for parents wondering about COVID-19 and child vaccinations

The following Q-and-A with three health care professionals who have experience with pediatrics and parenting was created by Heather Mustain, associate pastor at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas. Heather is the parent of two young children, and her husband, Chad,…

Louisiana College changes name to boost academic reputation while hosting creationist conference

A Louisiana Baptist institution preparing to host a conference by creationist Ken Ham has announced a new name intended to boost its academic reputation and Christian witness. Louisiana College is set to become Louisiana Christian University, the Baptist institution announced…

It’s the culture, stupid

In the politico world, all eyes were on Virginia last week. Despite obsessing over every pattern in the tea leaves left from the expended campaign strategies and discernible in the exit polls, one striking finding was almost entirely missed by the…

Six days after BNG report, Georgia convention finds new funds for retiree health benefits

Less than a week after a Baptist News Global report about Georgia Baptist retirees unexpectedly losing promised lifetime medical benefits, the head of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board announced a reversal of plans. During an inspirational rally Sunday night, Nov….

Advice for churches after the pandemic: Stop believing capitalism will save you

Several years ago — at a stuffy denominational gathering with bad ballroom catering where the chicken breasts all tasted like PowerPoint presentations — a progressive pastor admitted to me the church where he works wouldn’t be “open and affirming” to…

Eradicating DEI hasn’t made anything better

How Christian nationalism shows up in patriotic worship services

Dear Trump-supporting Christians, are you really OK with this?

‘Every Student. Every State’ campaign promotes school tax credit

How 29 syllables changed my heart about God and gay people

BNG’s November webinar will feature John Pavlovitz in dialogue with Mark Wingfield

‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’ echoes in pleas of African leaders at climate conference in Glasgow

Understanding the evangelical civil war

Advice for parents wondering about COVID-19 and child vaccinations

Louisiana College changes name to boost academic reputation while hosting creationist conference

It’s the culture, stupid

Six days after BNG report, Georgia convention finds new funds for retiree health benefits

Advice for churches after the pandemic: Stop believing capitalism will save you

Manufactured homes and just zoning laws can transform working poor

Lifelong calling leads Merritt Johnston to lead BWA Women

The U.S. wealth gap presents both a political challenge and a spiritual problem

After 1,000 Days of War, Israelis Are Weary Amid Growing Isolation

Generational divide emerging in GOP over Israel, Netanyahu: poll

Between July 4 and Nov. 3, faith leaders seek fair access to the voting booth

Top 24 Leaders of the New Apostolic Reformation in the U.S.

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Eradicating DEI hasn’t made anything better

How Christian nationalism shows up in patriotic worship services

Dear Trump-supporting Christians, are you really OK with this?

‘Every Student. Every State’ campaign promotes school tax credit