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Opinion: Overpopulation fears, ‘flawed’ plans keep returning like a ‘zombie’
A group of scientists are, once again, predicting imminent disaster because of overpopulation. “It might sound like the evil plan of a nefarious villain,” a recent Daily Mail article read, “but scientists now say that we need to halve Earth’s population to save the planet.”
Burning Man boots Christian camp accused of aggressive evangelism
A Christian camp, known as Shift the Atmosphere, was reportedly kicked out of the annual “anything goes,” counter-cultural event held this week in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert after being accused of aggressive evangelism tactics.
Christians continue worship despite threats, attacks along Tanzanian coast
A report published Aug. 6 by International Christian Concern said Christians in several coastal communities in Zanzibar continue to worship despite threats, harassment and occasional attacks.
Study: Church attendance is up. But what about unchurched?
Looking out at those gathered for a weekend worship service, around half of pastors say their congregations have grown. Slightly
Iraqi Christian woman wins landmark case for religious minorities
An Iraqi Christian woman forcibly registered as Muslim can change religious affiliation in the official state database, Iraq’s highest appeals court ruled.
NC pastor considers health challenges ‘light’ in comparison to ‘eternal weight of glory’
There’s nothing insignificant about losing an arm, both legs and the tips of several fingers. Yet when North Carolina pastor Steve Mathews reflects on the ordeal that nearly claimed his life, he describes it with a surprising word: “light.”
Violence in Sudan reaches former safe haven for Christian refugees
A region in Sudan that was once a safe haven for refugees and where nearly half the population is Christian has become another scene of deadly violence, as the country’s army and para military battle in the fourth year of war.
Billy Graham’s 1957 ‘marathon’ crusade in ‘The Big Apple’
On this day 69 years ago, the late Rev. Billy Graham concluded a Crusade that lasted nearly 16 weeks— beginning May 15, 1957, and ending Sept. 1 — and further solidified the preacher’s status as the leading evangelist of his era.
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Training school equips pastors without traditional seminary route
Armed with a vision to help meet the need for pulpit supply in Mississippi and surrounding states, the Pastor Training School of Mississippi was developed under the leadership of a group of like-minded men to assist others serving in pastoral ministry.
Rice: Commission on Women Serving in Pastoral Ministry formed to ‘achieve greater clarity’
Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has announced the formation of a group whose goal is “to help Southern Baptists achieve greater clarity and consensus around historic Baptist convictions, grounded in Scripture, concerning the office of pastor and women serving in ministry.”
Launching a new congregation, part 2 — the deacons say, ‘No’
Brian was disappointed, but not surprised. “It was not totally unexpected,” he told Trip. “When I was pastor of another congregation where we talked about launching a new congregation, we got the same first response.”
Change, transitions nothing new to SBC workers. Here’s why they stay.
When it comes to helping a new president acclimate to their position, this isn’t Joe Walker’s first rodeo.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 6
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Sept. 6, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Sounding alarm: Social media trend pushes children to ‘disown’ parents
A social media-fueled trend continues to encourage young adults to “disown” or permanently sever ties with their own parents.
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
Report: Christians worldwide remain resilient amid persecution
Even as roughly 380 million believers face persecution every year, Christianity continues to grow — even in the most hostile nations where faithfulness commonly means imprisonment, torture or death, according to a new report.
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Opinion: Overpopulation fears, ‘flawed’ plans keep returning like a ‘zombie’
A group of scientists are, once again, predicting imminent disaster because of overpopulation. “It might sound like the evil plan of a nefarious villain,” a recent Daily Mail article read, “but scientists now say that we need to halve Earth’s population to save the planet.”
Burning Man boots Christian camp accused of aggressive evangelism
A Christian camp, known as Shift the Atmosphere, was reportedly kicked out of the annual “anything goes,” counter-cultural event held this week in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert after being accused of aggressive evangelism tactics.
Christians continue worship despite threats, attacks along Tanzanian coast
A report published Aug. 6 by International Christian Concern said Christians in several coastal communities in Zanzibar continue to worship despite threats, harassment and occasional attacks.
NC pastor considers health challenges ‘light’ in comparison to ‘eternal weight of glory’
There’s nothing insignificant about losing an arm, both legs and the tips of several fingers. Yet when North Carolina pastor Steve Mathews reflects on the ordeal that nearly claimed his life, he describes it with a surprising word: “light.”
Opinion: Overpopulation fears, ‘flawed’ plans keep returning like a ‘zombie’
A group of scientists are, once again, predicting imminent disaster because of overpopulation. “It might sound like the evil plan of a nefarious villain,” a recent Daily Mail article read, “but scientists now say that we need to halve Earth’s population to save the planet.”
Burning Man boots Christian camp accused of aggressive evangelism
A Christian camp, known as Shift the Atmosphere, was reportedly kicked out of the annual “anything goes,” counter-cultural event held this week in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert after being accused of aggressive evangelism tactics.
Christians continue worship despite threats, attacks along Tanzanian coast
A report published Aug. 6 by International Christian Concern said Christians in several coastal communities in Zanzibar continue to worship despite threats, harassment and occasional attacks.
NC pastor considers health challenges ‘light’ in comparison to ‘eternal weight of glory’
There’s nothing insignificant about losing an arm, both legs and the tips of several fingers. Yet when North Carolina pastor Steve Mathews reflects on the ordeal that nearly claimed his life, he describes it with a surprising word: “light.”