Two Christian families in Massachusetts file suit after foster care licenses revoked
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of two Massachusetts families after the commonwealth told them that they are no longer eligible to continue serving as foster parents because of their religious beliefs.
Two days of service provide blessings to Chicagoland churches, residents
Chicagoland Baptist churches were recently served — in the name of Jesus. People from 10 states descended on Chicago over two days for dozens of projects, part of Send Relief’s Serve Tour, sponsored by the North American Mission Board.
Gender confusion and the church’s response spark more podcast discussion
Author Katie McCoy continues to speak out about how cultural norms have generated confusion about gender — specifically how biological sex is seen as something that can be changed.
Religious leaders in China face severe persecution
Religious leaders who resist state control face a wide range of punishment—from surveillance and fines to retribution against family members, imprisonment, forced labor and torture, the report states.
‘We will go and tell’: IMB Sending Celebration appoints 49 missionaries
A total of 49 individuals who answered God’s call on their lives and were appointed as International Mission Board missionaries during the Sending Celebration Nov. 14 at Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida.
Uptown Charlotte replant shows ‘resurrection’ on The Plaza
At the corner of 36th St. and The Plaza – one of the busiest intersections in uptown Charlotte — sits Plaza
Florida missions team travels to Chicago ‘to see, to serve’
The simple act of offering a cup of cold water and lemonade on a hot summer day, served with a smile and a prayer, opened hundreds of hearts to the gospel recently in downtown Chicago.
Pastor boosts church’s evangelism with seminary homework
What happens when the pastor brings his homework to church? What if that homework assignment involves evangelism?