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Lessons learned on a journey of interfaith friendship

Interfaith friendship is my passion. How did a lifelong Christian — born and reared in the family of a Southern Baptist pastor, who holds three degrees from a Baptist university and seminary, and is an ordained Baptist minister and 25-year…

Christians should study Revelation (but not for the reason you may think)

Perhaps you’re like me and remember going to Bible studies ever since you were a teenager. Often on the docket were Paul’s letters, the Gospels, maybe a prophet here and there, but most everyone stayed away from Revelation. When preachers…

When we forget our history, institutions do the sinning for us

Eighth grade social studies class in North Carolina, in my school years, covered the history, geography and economy of our fair state. Mrs. Spivey was my very fine instructor, and I am confident she would confirm that I was an…

It’s hard to get a laugh these days, even if you’re a funny preacher

Susan Sparks is a preacher and a stand-up comedian, which means she doesn’t have a lot of places to be these days. Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City, where she is senior pastor, isn’t meeting in person. And…

30 years ago today, Baptist news changed with two firings

The birth of Baptist News Global — formerly Associated Baptist Press — 30 years ago today was the offshoot of a decade or more of theological rift between two factions in Southern Baptist life. But theological posturing aside, the July…

For truth-tellers, tragedy and redemption are wrapped up in July 17

Today, July 17, marks the anniversary of one of the darkest moments in Baptist history. But as with so many events in the Christian saga, God worked with those who love God to turn darkness into light and to redeem…

Sing along when there are no words

One night in the spring of 1971, soul-singer Bill Withers was in the music studio recording a new song, Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone. It would go on to be one of the greatest hits this singer would ever have…

Transitions for the week of 7-17-20

Please submit transitions — including staff changes, ordinations, anniversaries or deaths — to Barbara Francis. This page will be updated bi-weekly. STAFF CHANGES Derrick Arellano, to Westwood Baptist Church, Cary, N.C., as associate pastor for music and worship. Andrew Barrett, to…

The wicked are punished — or not

What Ryan Burge sees in America’s megachurches

We are a nation of immigrants

As worldwide deaths mount, Musk insists DOGE cuts didn’t kill anyone

Lessons learned on a journey of interfaith friendship

Christians should study Revelation (but not for the reason you may think)

When we forget our history, institutions do the sinning for us

It’s hard to get a laugh these days, even if you’re a funny preacher

30 years ago today, Baptist news changed with two firings

For truth-tellers, tragedy and redemption are wrapped up in July 17

Sing along when there are no words

Transitions for the week of 7-17-20

What happens when a biblical ‘Karen’ meets Jesus

Faith can come rather quickly, but conversion takes a lot longer

Opposition to couple’s BLM sign inspires neighborhood unity

How the nuns won at the Supreme Court and why it matters

Muslims were part of America’s story long before the republic began

Signs Of ‘Religious Psychosis’ Experts REALLY Want You To Recognize

Pro-Palestinian interfaith coalition protests Christian Zionist summit

‘Standing For Human Dignity’: Faith Leaders Urge Officials To Protect Midterm Elections

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The wicked are punished — or not

What Ryan Burge sees in America’s megachurches

We are a nation of immigrants

As worldwide deaths mount, Musk insists DOGE cuts didn’t kill anyone