Campus protests ‘a matter of hatred,’ says Messianic Fellowship leader
NASHVILLE (BP) — “This is Satanic. This is evil.” Ric Worshill takes a break from working on his camper – “I’m going to need it when Disaster Relief calls,” he said. – and thinks about the spread of antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world.
VBS opens doors for discipleship
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – Most people who walk into Freedom Church in Neosho, Missouri, start with a worship service. It’s an on-ramp to the church’s discipleship pathway, a natural starting point on the journey from being a first-time visitor to a growing, serving follower of Christ.
United Methodists strike down ban on ordination of gay clergy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (RNS) — United Methodists meeting for their top legislative assembly Wednesday (May 1) overwhelmingly overturned a measure that barred gay clergy from ordination in the nation’s second-largest Protestant body.
Churchill Downs chaplain says backside is mission field
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – Racetrack workers on the backside of Churchill Downs number around 1,000. Pavel Urruchi, who has been the track chaplain since last November, sees it as his mission field. He wants to make sure each one of them has an opportunity to hear the gospel.
FIRST-PERSON: Three concerns regarding the Law Amendment
Messengers attending this June’s Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis will cast votes on items of significant importance. The deciding second-year vote on the “Law Amendment” is at the top of that list.
Baptist families forced from homes, church in Mexican villages
HIDALGO, Mexico (BP) – Nearly 150 Baptists have fled their homes in Mexico after village leaders persecuted them because of their faith, cutting essential services and blocking entry, CSW reported April 30.
Iorg previews EC agenda for his first 100 days
NASHVILLE (BP) – Strategic changes could be afoot at the SBC Executive Committee (EC) during Jeff Iorg’s first 100 days as president if his latest podcast episode is any indication.
Lonnie Wilkey, longtime Tennessee editor, announces retirement
FRANKLIN (BP) – The start of a new year will mark the end of an era for the Baptist and Reflector, newsjournal of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
Survey reveals Gen Z attitudes about Israel and Hamas
Protests on U.S. college campuses opposing Israel’s continuing military campaign in Gaza reflect the views of a significant minority of Gen Z voters, a recent online survey revealed.
Nashville churches step up to care for nations in their backyards
NASHVILLE (BP) – Brett pulled up to the unassuming farmhouse situated in the rolling hills of Tennessee with a box of winter supplies and clothes donated by local churches. He expected a language barrier with the Arabic speakers. The residents of the house were Egyptians who trace their Christian roots to the first century.
