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Church leaders urged to become ‘AI media missionaries’
A South Korean futures scholar and church leader is calling on Christians worldwide to treat artificial intelligence as a gospel tool rather than a threat — and to train ordinary believers to use it for cross-cultural mission.
Arizona Supreme Court: Church leaders not bound to report sexual abuse confessions
The Arizona State Supreme Court ruled that church leaders do not need to report cases of sexual abuse, disclosed during confessions, to authorities, in a lawsuit brought against a man who confessed to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bishops to sexually abusing his daughter.
Theater company points to gospel from stage
Across the country, Christian theater companies — including nationally recognized productions such as Sight & Sound Theatres — use live performance to present stories rooted in Scripture and faith.
‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.
Where are the next generation of leaders? The answer shouldn’t surprise you.
Where will your next pastor, worship leader, small group teacher, or deacon come from? The answer is found where it has always been.
WCU’s Carey Chorale performs in London
Earlier this summer, William Carey University voice students toured London and the surrounding area for a week of workshops and performances in some of England’s most iconic churches.
First person: Beware of ‘convenience-store’ Christianity
I’ve recently been with believers from another part of the world, and I was again reminded that our brothers and sisters around the world often pay a heavier price than we pay to follow Christ.
Massachusetts lawmakers seek to pass bill to allow abortion up to birth
The Massachusetts Senate passed a measure Friday (July 31) that, if signed by Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, will allow abortions up until birth for any reason.
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 26
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 26, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Sophie Cunningham and the latest transgender sports controversy
One aspect of the controversy involving Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham that might be overlooked.
Closer look at the use of GLP-1s
GLP-1s, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, have saturated the news, social media and pharmacy ads.
‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.
Opinion: Must I join a church to be a Christian?
In my ministry context, I have heard many versions of this notion over the years, phrased as both a question and also
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 2
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 2, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Report: Christian children targeted in Sri Lanka
Some Christian schoolchildren in Sri Lanka, especially children of non-traditional church pastors, are targeted by both bullies and teachers for their faith, according to a study by the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).
Opinion: Where sports gambling is legalized, lives are being destroyed
A recently released report shows a clear correlation between legalized gambling and gambling addiction. While this should surprise absolutely no one, there is further evidence that the explosion of legalized sports gambling was a bad idea.
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Theater company points to gospel from stage
Across the country, Christian theater companies — including nationally recognized productions such as Sight & Sound Theatres — use live performance to present stories rooted in Scripture and faith.
‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.
First person: Beware of ‘convenience-store’ Christianity
I’ve recently been with believers from another part of the world, and I was again reminded that our brothers and sisters around the world often pay a heavier price than we pay to follow Christ.
Opinion: Where sports gambling is legalized, lives are being destroyed
A recently released report shows a clear correlation between legalized gambling and gambling addiction. While this should surprise absolutely no one, there is further evidence that the explosion of legalized sports gambling was a bad idea.
Theater company points to gospel from stage
Across the country, Christian theater companies — including nationally recognized productions such as Sight & Sound Theatres — use live performance to present stories rooted in Scripture and faith.
‘Not finished’: Willy Rice seeks SBC leaders ‘rowing in same direction’ on Mohler amendment
Willy Rice is looking to late September. At the time he talked with the Illinois Baptist, Rice was on a brief trip, gathering his thoughts and outlining his first address to the SBC’s Executive Committee next month.
First person: Beware of ‘convenience-store’ Christianity
I’ve recently been with believers from another part of the world, and I was again reminded that our brothers and sisters around the world often pay a heavier price than we pay to follow Christ.
Opinion: Where sports gambling is legalized, lives are being destroyed
A recently released report shows a clear correlation between legalized gambling and gambling addiction. While this should surprise absolutely no one, there is further evidence that the explosion of legalized sports gambling was a bad idea.