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No jail time for Baylor frat president accused of sexual assault prompts outrage

A lenient plea deal for a former Baylor University fraternity president accused of rape returned the spotlight to a Baptist school still dealing with fallout from a high-profile sexual assault scandal involving its athletics department that led to a leadership change.

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…

Letters to the Editor for 12.11.18

Article on Operation Christmas Child misses the mark | Mickie West, Galette Chambon, Ganthier – Haiti

The great drama of the trinitarian hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy”

The beloved song can contain God’s glory no more than the scripture it’s based on.

‘Silent Night’ turns 200 this year. Is it the greatest Christmas song ever?

The words to “Silent Night” were the work of the Rev. Joseph Mohr, a young priest in Oberndorf. He wrote them in 1816 as a reflection on peace after a summer of violence in Salzburg.

Pastor-turned-politician in disputed House race open to special election

A former Southern Baptist pastor who leads a contested congressional race in North Carolina said Friday he would support a new election if voter fraud significantly altered the result of the Nov. 6 general election. Republican candidate Mark Harris, former…

Church renovation lifts Christmas spirit in Bethlehem

A historic renovation of the Church of the Nativity is lifting spirits in the biblical town of Bethlehem ahead of Christmas, offering visitors a look at ancient mosaics and columns that have been restored to their original glory for the…

Hundreds of sex abuse allegations found in fundamental Baptist churches across U.S.

For decades, women and children have faced rampant sexual abuse while worshiping at independent fundamental Baptist churches around the country. The network of churches and schools has often covered up the crimes and helped relocate the offenders, an eight-month Star-Telegram…

A remembrance of things past: a profile of W.C. Fields

Editor’s Note: In memory of W.C. Fields, we are republishing this article from February 20, 2015.

The sandpaper of time has smoothed the roughest edges of memory for one of Baptists’ most remarkable characters.

Increasing rejection of church ‘a good thing,’ Brian McLaren says

The author, theologian and activist says one way Christians must change is in the way they change.

Church volunteer charged with child sex abuse has worked with kids before

Before volunteering to work with children at NewSpring Church in North Charleston, South Carolina, Jake Hazlett frequented other multi-site megachurches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention that don’t include the word “Baptist” in their name.

Theologizing with Larkin Poe, 10 years after Reskinned

Ministry leader with tall tales wins GOP bid for Colorado governor

What Willy Rice once knew

What I learned July 5 at church