
‘Scars from our past’ are opportunity for NC family to share freedom with others
Dayna and Zeb Cook’s story is one that they deem similar to most — one marked by beauty that only

Study: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans consult astrology, tarot cards or fortune teller
With tarot cards showing up on Barnes and Noble shelves, in viral TikToks and in cutesy Jane Austin-themed sets, perhaps it’s no surprise that 30% of U.S. adults consult a fortune teller, tarot cards or astrology on a yearly basis.

Church signs you need: Are you ready for guests this fall?
Does your church signage help everyone find where they need to go?

Study shows most churches still pass the plate
According to a Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors, almost 3 in 4 say their congregation collects physical offerings by passing something around at the worship service.

Updated list of ERLC board of trustees
Scott Foshie of Illinois is the new board chair for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Amy Pettway of Florida is vice chair, and Anthony Cox of Arizona is secretary. Trustees represent nearly 30 states. Find the full list here.

Study: Same-sex marriage and where pastors stand today
While support for same-sex marriage among churches has remained statistically unchanged in recent years, there are still divides, most notably between mainline protestants and evangelicals.

Georgia Baptist Mission Board affirms staff changes
Effective Jan. 1, Andy Childs will assume the role of assistant executive director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Additionally, Ty Salter will step into the role of chief financial officer.

Oregon school shooting and struggle to make sense of ‘unimaginable’ loss
“A school should be a safe place where children can learn and feel secure. What happened today should never happen. Like so many in our community, I’m struggling to make sense of a loss that feels unimaginable,” said Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler