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Prayers urged for Louisiana Reach Haiti staff members trapped in Port-au-Prince

CAP HAITIEN, Haiti (LBM) – Urgent prayers have been issued for the safe return of two Louisiana Reach Haiti Children’s Village staff members who are trapped in Port-au-Prince, capital city of a country that has seen a rapid increase in gang activity.

Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning

(RNS) — As the U.S. continues to debate the fusion of faith and politics, a sweeping new survey reports that most American adults have a positive view of religion’s role in public life but believe its influence is waning.

EXPLAINER: Latest developments in Israel-Hamas war

The attack on Israel by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, marked a significant escalation in the long-standing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. This attack was characterized by its scale and coordination, differing markedly from previous skirmishes or individual acts of aggression. As a result of these attacks, the Israeli military responded with air strikes and ground operations in Gaza.

Baptism in totality, Gospel outreaches, church festivals mark solar eclipse

SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (BP) – Pastor Billy Glover sought the best Gospel witness when 3 minutes and 52 seconds of totality covers Steel City Church in the solar eclipse April 8. He’s offering baptisms in total darkness in the church parking lot.

Pastors getting their groove back after 2 years of stress and anxiety, survey finds

SUWANEE, Ga. – After a couple of stress-filled years, the majority of America’s pastors are feeling better about their ministries.

Georgia county’s first Spanish-speaking church reflective of Hispanic growth

ROCHELLE, Ga. (BP) — Victor Lyons’ work in collecting information for the 2020 Census made it clear to him that Wilcox County reflected the burgeoning Spanish-speaking population of South Georgia.

EXPLAINER: How Alabama’s IVF bill undermines the dignity of the unborn

In February 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling in favor of parents who had utilized in vitro fertilization (IVF) and had their embryos dropped and destroyed at the fertility clinic. The court stated that frozen embryos created and stored in IVF clinics can be considered children under state law.

China most religiously restrictive government globally, Pew says

WASHINGTON (BP) – China is the most religiously oppressive government globally, Pew Research Center said in its latest study of 193 countries, citing the banning of religious publications, broadcasting and worship among 20 categories of persecution.

SBC DIGEST: ERLC opposes expanded veterans’ IVF coverage: N.C. Baptists search for children’s home CEO

ERLC opposes planned expansion of IVF coverage for veterans; N.C.’s BCH search team receiving applications for CEO position.

Latest ERLC podcast series focuses on the topic of life

NASHVILLE (BP) – The latest series on the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) podcast covers a variety of topics related to life including abortion, adoption, foster care and the ministry of pregnancy resource centers.