
Pastor ministers through ‘another outlet’ as police chief
Everyone around the small town of Lake Arthur, Louisiana calls Jered Thomas “pastor.” As of Jan. 1, they also call

It’s awkward to be a first-time guest so churches have to be intentional
The bad news is that many first-time guests in church don’t want to provide contact information, afraid they’ll be bombarded

Rashional Thoughts: Would you know what to do if you encountered human trafficking?
Denise George’s research into how churches can respond to human trafficking reminded me of a conversation I had last year with

Author shares how God can turn pain, tragedy into ‘Something Beautiful’
Disappointment, loss, insecurity and rejection are common aspects of life. But Amber Edwards tries to counteract the pain by showing

Human rights may worsen in Afghanistan amid intensified ‘crackdown’
Human rights and religious freedom in Afghanistan have deteriorated since the Taliban regained control in 2021, and expert panelists testified during a March 19 hearing that the situation could get worse.

Explainer: What to know about Christian baker Jack Phillips and his legal fight
A Christian baker in Colorado lost an appeal in late January in his legal fight in a case involving his

Rashional Thoughts: Ukrainian relief efforts spotlight ‘better together’ mantra
War, destruction, human suffering — it can be too much to take some days. At the same time, moments of

WCU’s Zachary Harris joins ranks of “legendary” band masters
“He’s been a good friend but, more so, an inspiration with his dedication to his students and to the state of Mississippi. We are indeed fortunate and blessed to have him as a part of the Carey family.”