It may now seem surprising to many United Methodists, and even more Baptists, that for most of our histories in the United States, all Methodists and Baptists were regularly designated as evangelical denominations. The most important reason is that both...
What lines would the Church write if we approached Scripture – and our world – with the holy curiosity and expectancy Mary Oliver did when she went to the woods and to the shore?
Evangelicals embody U.S. racial attitudes on steroids.
Church of England leader tells Christian radio station he speaks in tongues as part of 5am prayer
-Baylor lands major Lilly grant for music
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Jack Harwell, a 40-year Baptist journalist who stood against censorship of the denominational press, died Friday, Jan. 18, at age 86. A memorial service is scheduled Saturday, Jan. 26 at First Baptist Church of Morrow, Georgia, where he served the…
A church is not a business. But churches should not be afraid to explore the best practices of businesses that get the people equation right. Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher offers an inspiring example.
Billy Sunday was a charismatic preacher who brought in thousands to his vaudeville-inspired church services.
Second Chance Church is another shot for the former pastor of South Carolina’ largest church and one of the nation’s largest, ousted in 2016 with church officials citing alcohol use as a factor.
By Blake Tommey On September 28, 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, the deadliest of 2018, struck the island of Sulawesi just outside of Palu, Indonesia, prompting a five-meter tsunami that devastated bayside homes and businesses. The quake’s deadliest effects, however,…
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…
I posted a list on Facebook of 10 bogus ideas I learned growing up in America’s white culture. The responses were interesting and sometimes surprising.
One thing is clear in the confusion and duration of the ongoing government shutdown: “thoughts and prayers” aren’t enough to help furloughed workers and affected contractors through the ordeal. Ministers and concerned lay people are testifying that both empathy and…
