Louisiana library staff firing highlights growing concern of contradictory personnel policies
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library internal policy describes those “welcomed, accepted and respected” as covering “religious preference” as well as “gender identity or expression.” The policy also states employees have the right to be addressed by their preferred pronouns, but it does not address what to do if that right conflicts with another employee’s religious beliefs. Public libraries are subject to federal, state and local laws — and in many cases navigating how that plays out can be somewhat muddy when the wording of various laws conflict.
Back-to-school outreach blesses underserved communities
Some 700 students across Floyd and Polk counties received backpacks filled with school supplies, and the hope of the gospel, thanks to a local partnership between 34 churches of the Floyd County Baptist Association, Mission Georgia, and Community Church Ministry.
Your Voice: Reflecting on Labor Day; seeking community in a work-from-home world
First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more.
Russia launches largest aerial assault on Ukraine since war began
With no end of the ongoing attacks in sight — at least for now — Russia launched its largest aerial assault on the country since the war began. Missiles reportedly struck Kyiv and multiple regions with more than 800 drones and 13 missiles.
Should you have children’s worship during your Sunday service?
Do you have children’s worship during your Sunday morning service? If so, you might have music, games, snack, special activities
First person: 3 ways pastors can educate churches on war in Holy Land
A significant number of Christians don’t have an accurate context of Israel’s history and, as a result, don’t have a bigger picture of what’s happening.
Michigan executive director announces retirement; other changes ahead
Tim Patterson, executive director-treasurer of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, has announced his plans to retire, effective December 31, 2024.
Study: Evaluating church discipleship strategies
Most pastors are confident their churches are helping people grow as Christians. Just don’t ask them how they know that.