FIRST-PERSON: The curious calling of a pastor
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I love serving as a pastor. Since a calling that came at age 17, the joy of my life has been training for and working in the local church in order to build up the body of Christ.
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George Barna research: Only two-thirds of Christians believe everyone has sinned
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (BP) – Only 66 percent of American Christians accept the biblical teaching that all have sinned, George Barna said in the latest release from the 2025 American Worldview Survey he overseas at Arizona Christian University (ACU).
Gary Hollingsworth named ERLC interim president
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission trustees pray over Interim President Gary Hollingsworth and Acting President Miles Mullin during their trustees' meeting Sept. 16 in Washington, D.C. Hollingsworth takes the helm Oct. 1. Photo by Brandon Porter
WASHINGTON (BP) – Retired South Carolina state convention leader and longtime pastor Gary Hollingsworth has been selected as interim president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission beginning Oct. 1. Hollingsworth was named to the post by ERLC trustees at their meeting Sept. 16.
Research reveals factors causing pastors to say, ‘I quit’
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Few pastors step away from the pulpit, but what compels those who quit?
Opinions mixed on GCR’s impact with young Baptist leaders
J.D. Greear addresses messengers as Donna Gaines looks on during the GCRTF report Tuesday afternoon, June 15, at the 2010 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. BP file photo
NASHVILLE (BP) – Though none of the seven components of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force (GCRTF) Report delivered in 2010 specifically addressed engaging younger leaders, the subject had hovered over discussions among task force members the previous 10 months.
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George Barna research: Only two-thirds of Christians believe everyone has sinned
GLENDALE, Ariz. (BP) – Only 66 percent of American Christians accept the biblical teaching that all have sinned, George Barna said in the latest release from the 2025 American Worldview Survey he overseas at Arizona Christian University (ACU).
