SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission president ‘removed’
Brent Leatherwood removed as head of ERLC, trustees announce via emailed press statement.
‘No religious freedom’ in Russian-occupied areas, Ukrainian reporter says
Religious freedom no longer exists in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, where religious leaders have been abducted and sometimes tortured, several Ukrainian journalists said during a recent visit to the United States.
BGCT announces new ministry teams, additional realignment updates
During an address to Baptist General Convention of Texas ministry staff on Monday (June 1), Executive Director Julio Guarneri shared
Louisiana library staff firing highlights growing concern of contradictory personnel policies
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library internal policy describes those “welcomed, accepted and respected” as covering “religious preference” as well as “gender identity or expression.” The policy also states employees have the right to be addressed by their preferred pronouns, but it does not address what to do if that right conflicts with another employee’s religious beliefs. Public libraries are subject to federal, state and local laws — and in many cases navigating how that plays out can be somewhat muddy when the wording of various laws conflict.
Pakistani authorities seek to stifle Christian, minority protests
Despite attempts by the Pakistani government and Islamist groups to thwart protest rallies and marches, Christians in several cities came out in large numbers to mark National Minorities Day on Aug. 11.
‘SBC Coast to Coast’ on ACTS2 TV to highlight ministry impact
A new television program will remind Southern Baptists of the positive impact their work is having across the nation. The
Jones to fellow pastors: ‘What is your motivation?’
Preaching from Colossians 3:1–11, Florida Baptist pastor Daryl Jones challenged his fellow Southern Baptist pastors to seek Christlikeness while constantly
Lifeway moving away from ‘Nashville mindset’ to be more effective across US, around the world
Lifeway Christian Resources is moving away from a local mindset and toward a national mindset, said Ben Mandrell, president and