Arkansas woman spreads God’s love through thousands of handwritten letters
LINCOLN, Ark. (BP) -- It’s the simple gestures and acts of kindness that sometimes mean the most and can brighten someone’s day -- like receiving a handwritten note in the mail.
‘Christian nationalism’ on stage as U.S. marks 250, but what does term mean?
WASHINGTON (BP) – “If being a Christian nationalist means loving Jesus Christ and loving America, count me in,” proclaimed Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, on a recent Washington stage marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
UMC cuts ties with Asbury in continued ‘progressive’ drift
WILMORE, Ky. (BP) – Proponents of historic Christian orthodoxy are no longer welcome in the purportedly big tent of the United Methodist Church (UMC). That is the message sent by the removal of Asbury Theological Seminary from the UMC’s list of schools approved to train United Methodist clergy, observers of Methodism say.
Which vision pattern does your church follow?
Vision is not measured by statements on a wall. Vision is revealed by how a church operates, evaluates ministry, and envisions the future.
La fiesta para ver el Mundial marca un gol para la iglesia y la comunidad
IRVING, Texas (BP) – Al organizar una fiesta para ver el partido entre Inglaterra y Panamá durante el Mundial el 27 de junio, la Iglesia Bautista de MacArthur Blvd. se dio cuenta de la oportunidad que tenía para conectar con la comunidad, ya que los barrios de los alrededores se reunieron para disfrutar de una divertida velada de fútbol internacional y de convivencia.
PCA adopts Danvers Statement endorsing complementarianism
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – A vote at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) in favor of the Danvers Statement brings greater clarity to the denomination’s position on complementarianism.
DOJ report takes deep look at religious liberty
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Justice Department has released the first draft of a report on religious liberty following a yearlong study ordered by President Donald Trump. The wide-ranging report deals with areas such as public school, the military, and how faith-based organizations should interact with federal grants.
World Cup watch party scores goal for church and community
IRVING, Texas (BP) – While hosting a watch party for the England vs. Panama game during the World Cup on June 27, MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church realized the opportunity for the church to connect with the community as surrounding neighborhoods gathered for a fun evening of international football and fellowship.
1,000 homes restored: NC Baptists on Mission marks Helene rebuild milestone
SWANNANOA, N.C. — Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated communities across western North Carolina, N.C. Baptists on Mission has reached a major milestone in the ongoing rebuild efforts in the region by completing work on its 1,000th home.
Slavic presence grows in SBC
The number of Slavic churches partnering with the Southern Baptist Convention is on the rise.
