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China keeps tightening control over believers, but growth continues, report says
Christians in China continue to feel the pressure from the communist government as it reportedly tightens control. But the church continues to grow.
Chick-fil-A facing legal battle from religious discrimination claims
Hatch Trick Inc., which operates several Austin-area Chick-fil-A restaurants, is reportedly facing a federal lawsuit after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused the operator of refusing to give an employee Saturdays off for religious observance.
First person: ‘Disney Adults’ and the search for that ‘nostalgic feeling’
Americans spend a lot of money on vacation — with many wanting to visit the same place over and over each year — but what drives Disney adults?
Televangelist, author James Robison dies at 82
James Robison, a televangelist, author, friend of politicians and key figure in the Moral Majority movement who later led a humanitarian organization, died Saturday (May 16).
USDA employees sue over ‘coercive’ Christian messaging
Federal employees are suing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, arguing her use of Christian messaging in the workplace is “unconstitutionally coercive.”
Oldest Mississippi baptismal pool receives historical marker
It was 1944 and, although the world raged in war, in the tranquil woods near Little Bahala Baptist Church, Faye
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 24
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for May 24, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Supreme Court allows abortion pill to be mailed as lawsuit continues
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the abortion pill can continue to be dispensed through mail as a Louisiana lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration continues.
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Coast Guard suspends search for missing NC Baptist in Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a North Carolina man and member of an N.C. Baptist church who went missing while snorkeling during a vacation in Hawaii last week.
Bond continues card-writing ministry, expands to helping raise foster care awareness
Allison Bond recently expanded her card-writing ministry to include some new work — serving as director of letter stewardship for The Long Road Home project, a horseback ride in Arkansas that raises foster care awareness.
Baptist church leaders in India ambushed amid ongoing violence
At least three Kuki Baptist church leaders were killed and several others injured in Manipur on Wednesday (May 13) when armed groups ambushed their vehicles.
New ‘first-ever’ Christian phone network blocks pornography
The phone network is reportedly offering users content filtering that can block pornography and other harmful material.
‘Rededicate 250’: Evangelical, political leaders lead thousands at prayer rally on National Mall
As House Speaker Mike Johnson began praying at the “Rededicate 250” event, Sunday (May 17), he made clear this particular prayer was meant to hold more weight than usual.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 17, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
‘Illegal missionary activity?’ Baptist pastor faces expulsion from Russian-occupied Ukraine.
The Rev. Vladimir Rytikov faces expulsion from his birthplace in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine after authorities accused him of “illegal missionary activity” and cancelled his residence permit, a rights watchdog reports.
First person: Ways your church can stay connected with graduates
Over the last several weeks, our churches celebrated with high school seniors as they graduated.
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China keeps tightening control over believers, but growth continues, report says
Christians in China continue to feel the pressure from the communist government as it reportedly tightens control. But the church continues to grow.
Oldest Mississippi baptismal pool receives historical marker
It was 1944 and, although the world raged in war, in the tranquil woods near Little Bahala Baptist Church, Faye
First person: ‘Pondering Psalm 23 in a very different way’
I don’t know about anybody else but retirement has been hard for me. I had served in church positions for
First person: Why you should sit in a different seat at church
Most of us have a habit of sitting in the same place in church on Sunday, and I realize that nobody else is calling for changing this pattern. Nevertheless, I press on with my reasons that you and I should sit in a different place at church this weekend.
China keeps tightening control over believers, but growth continues, report says
Christians in China continue to feel the pressure from the communist government as it reportedly tightens control. But the church continues to grow.
Oldest Mississippi baptismal pool receives historical marker
It was 1944 and, although the world raged in war, in the tranquil woods near Little Bahala Baptist Church, Faye
First person: ‘Pondering Psalm 23 in a very different way’
I don’t know about anybody else but retirement has been hard for me. I had served in church positions for
First person: Why you should sit in a different seat at church
Most of us have a habit of sitting in the same place in church on Sunday, and I realize that nobody else is calling for changing this pattern. Nevertheless, I press on with my reasons that you and I should sit in a different place at church this weekend.