As Christian persecution grows globally, U.S. struggles to receive refugees
WASHINGTON (BP) – Despite her resolve not to cry, tears found persecuted Iranian Christian Sima Arshadi as she briefly shared her story of resettlement in the U.S.
ERLC urges Congress to uphold certain Bible-based beliefs in 2024 funding
WASHINGTON (BP) – Life, religious liberty, conscience protections and opposition to gender transition are among top priorities the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission advocated to Congress approaching the 2024 funding cycle.
Oklahoma church deemed not in friendly cooperation amid racial discrimination inquiry
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee deemed Matoaka Baptist Church of Ochelata, Okla., not in friendly cooperation with the SBC Sept. 19 after the church failed to respond to inquiries regarding alleged racial discrimination.
EC adopts code of conduct, commits to ‘due diligence’ vetting prospective hires
NASHVILLE (BP) -- A new code of conduct for board members and a commitment to investigate backgrounds and credentials of prospective staff hires are in place for the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.
‘We turn the page on a new chapter,’ Howe tells SBC Executive Committee
NASHVILLE (BP) – Acknowledging the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee “has fallen short” as an institution, interim President Jonathan Howe told the body it’s time “to turn the page on a new chapter” of service to God’s kingdom.
South Carolina pastors, SBC leaders promote African missions
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (BP) – The power, energy and conviction of the Swahili prayers of the African women remain in the memory of Southern Baptist executive Charles Grant months after he joined South Carolina pastors on a mission vision tour to three African hubs.
ERLC urges protections for Dreamers after court leaves DACA in limbo
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is again urging Congress to prevent the deportation of more than a half million undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
Even nonbelievers adhere to a few Bible-based values, research finds
PHILADELPHIA (BP) – Biblical values, especially those regarding pro-social behavior, influence the lifestyles of nonbelievers, researchers said in the latest release from the 2023 State of the Bible from the American Bible Society (ABS).
‘Heartbreaking.’ Trauma deepens for Ukraine war widows, orphans
KYIV, Ukraine (BP) – Sofiya hasn’t spoken since officials found the 6-year-old wandering in a field of debris days after Russia bombed her village near Kharkiv.
Mailbox chemical abortions escape pro-life, safety oversights
NASHVILLE (BP) – Women in states that have outlawed abortion are ordering abortion pills through the mail from out-of-state doctors and oftentimes foreign countries, according to news reports.