Christian group seeks federal legal remedy after being denied public space
Leaders of a Christian event who say they were discriminated against in seeking public space in Seattle have appealed a federal judge’s denial of a preliminary injunction against the city of Seattle, according to Liberty Counsel.
SBC Presidential Q&A with The Baptist Paper: Josh Powell
The Baptist Paper reached out to those who have announced intentions to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Illinois pastors name Hamson Bivocational Pastor of the Year
Jeremy Hamson, pastor of Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church, was named 2023 Bivocational Pastor of the Year at the Illinois Baptist State Association Pastors Conference Nov. 7.
First person: The ‘most wonderful time’ of year is far from joyful for many
If we take our role as Christ’s ambassadors seriously, we should make sure we aren’t so caught up in our own celebration of the holidays that we miss ministering Jesus’ love to those who are seriously hurting around us.
For Christmas, church saves ‘biggest gift’ for Jesus
Buck Run Baptist Church opened their hearts and pocketbooks and gave $116,000 to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering — $100,000 on Sunday and another $16,000 on Monday — and the motivation was amazingly simple.
Louisiana church has ‘awakening of unity’ 11 months after fire
Eleven months after a fire destroyed most of the facilities of the New Friendship Baptist Church, Pollock, Louisiana, the congregation is amid a rebirth.
First person: True love according to Scripture, not Valentine’s Day
For a society that prioritizes love so enthusiastically, one would think we would have a greater understanding of exactly what we’re talking about.
‘No reason to move’: Pastor reflects on 6 decades at same church
In many parts of Illinois, there are pastors who have stayed in their churches for 15, maybe 20 years. And some longer than that, like maybe 25. But few have stayed 60 years.