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Southern Baptist megachurch to downsize its campus by 90 percent

First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, once one of America’s most influential megachurches, determined Sept. 8 to downsize its downtown property footprint by 90 percent in a cost-cutting move the senior pastor described as necessary for the church’s long-term survival.

Myanmar drops lawsuit against Baptist leader who met with Trump

Myanmar’s military on Monday dropped a lawsuit against a Burmese Baptist leader for comments about human rights he made in a White House meeting with President Donald Trump in July.

Four decades ago we sponsored two Vietnamese refugees. It changed lives – theirs, ours and America’s

Anh and Xuan’s plight was desperate and dangerous, their destiny cast into the hands of resentful and suspicious nations, their destination completely unknown. A generation later, their families are strong, and their contributions to our society are profound.

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…

Religion Notes: Faith-based groups take on religious freedom, clergy health and shoes for asylum seekers

New BWA position oversees evangelism, religious freedom The Baptist World Alliance has created a new position tasked with helping develop evangelism and missions. BWA also announced that the full-time position — called director of integral mission — includes “providing administrative…

No stranger to controversy, Alabama scholar critiques values of Trump, Southern culture

Wayne Flynt is a Baptist minister whose calling frequently lands him in controversy. “My role is to move the Kingdom of God one step closer, day by day,” says Flynt, 78, an acclaimed author and teacher on Alabama politics, Southern…

The best seminaries are laboratories for the Church of tomorrow

Seminaries should be religious science labs that help prepare leaders for the ever evolving work of the Holy Spirit in congregational life.

Author Q&A: Charles Kimball on ‘Truth over Fear: Combating the Lies About Islam’

In his latest book, “Truth Over Fear: Combating the Lies about Islam,” the Baptist minister and Middle East expert explores a new development in Christian-Muslim relations – the mainstreaming of Islamophobia as a pathway to political success.

Breaking up is hard to do? Notable absences at next year’s Together for the Gospel

A lineup of speakers for the 2020 Together for the Gospel conference announced Sept. 3 excludes a number of familiar faces from past gatherings, suggesting possible rifts in the Neo-Calvinist preaching club sometimes called the young, restless and Reformed.

Caution, gratitude abound as Dorian roars up NC coast

Compared to previous hurricanes, Dorian so far seems to be causing less damage to some North Carolina faith communities. “We have been in touch with churches along the coast and in the path of Dorian, and overall it’s very good…

Letter to the Editor for 09.06.19

Sellers opinion article is ‘spot on’ by Mimi Budd of Sacramento, California

Mohler again claims same-sex marriage harms children

Dan Patrick reiterates: ‘No separation of church and state’

Baptists know better than this

Judge bars Tennessee from revealing immigration status of sick children