‘Invested’: Staff continuity works well for Tennessee church
In a society where the average stay of a minister at a church is normally less than six or seven years, it would be hard pressed to find a church that matches Central Baptist Church in Crossville, Tennessee.
United Methodists vote to restructure denomination across 4 regions
The top legislative body of the United Methodist Church passed a series of measures Thursday (April 25) to restructure the worldwide denomination to give each region greater equity in tailoring church life to its own customs and traditions.
BGAV kicks off 201st meeting, another year of online voting
The Baptist General Association of Virginia is gathering this week for its 201st meeting — while also continuing to blaze a trail with online voting for offsite messengers during its business sessions.
Your Voice: No secrets in prison — Observations from baptism Sunday
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First person: Does church attendance really matter?
It was an honest question from an unbeliever I’d known for years. Our recent discussion about following Christ turned to more pragmatic matters born out of his general observations about Christianity in general.
First person: Why I’m against the Law Amendment
This summer, messengers from the Southern Baptist Convention will gather in Indianapolis to vote on an amendment to the Convention’s constitution which aims to more closely define the role of pastor …
Pope Francis’ funeral: Next steps for Catholic Church?
World leaders and thousands of Catholic faithful gathered April 26 to mourn Pope Francis, whose funeral was held in St. Peter’s Square.
Singing Churchmen travel to Puerto Rico for music camp, see ‘small glimpse of heaven’
South Carolina’s Singing Churchmen made a trip in April to Puerto Rico to partner with local congregation Iglesia Bautista Logos to host Logos Baptist Academy music camp.