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Evangelical advocates for religious liberty and refugee resettlement are dismayed by proposed legislation in South Carolina that could penalize churches that aid exiles from other countries. The South Carolina Senate passed legislation March 23 to require a sponsoring organization... Continue Reading »
With concern and hope for greater grace in churches, Southern Baptists responded to a new LifeWay Research study that shows post-abortive women think congregations are more judgmental than caring. Frank S. Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive... Continue Reading »
Political engagement by evangelical Christians calls for a witness shaped by the Gospel of Jesus, Southern Baptists were told at a conference Wednesday (Aug. 5) in Nashville. Speakers at “The Gospel and Politics” — the second national conference sponsored... Continue Reading »
The Boy Scouts Executive Committee’s approval of gay and bisexual adult leaders disappointed but did not shock Southern Baptist spokesmen — and prompted one to predict an even greater exodus by Baptist churches from the organization. The Boy Scouts... Continue Reading »
EDITOR’S NOTE: The full text of the resolutions adopted during the 2015 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting follows this story. COLUMBUS, Ohio (BP) — Messengers to the 2015 Southern Baptist Convention adopted nine resolutions — some on culturally divisive... Continue Reading »
The Southern Baptist Convention’s lead ethicist has joined a coalition that includes leaders of conservative and criminal justice organizations in urging passage of federal legislation designed to reduce the prison population and heighten public safety. Russell Moore, president of... Continue Reading »
The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has helped launch a religious coalition seeking an end to the predatory loan industry. The ERLC joined with other religious organizations Thursday (May 14) to announce the Faith for Just Lending... Continue Reading »
The Southern Baptist Convention’s progress in racial reconciliation will fall short of what is needed if it is measured by the one-time election of an African-American president, speakers said at a leadership summit. A panel of Southern Baptist leaders... Continue Reading »
EDITOR’S NOTE: See additional story on how to start a hunger ministry below. Southern Baptist churches of various sizes and in various settings are feeding the hungry in the U.S. And a sizable number of Americans remain in need... Continue Reading »
The United States has a new State Department advocate for religious liberty overseas. The U.S. Senate confirmed David Saperstein as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom in a 62-35 roll-call vote Dec. 12. Saperstein, a long-time proponent of global religious... Continue Reading »
Now is an excellent time to become more involved in the Southern Baptist Convention, SBC entity heads told a gathering of young pastors. The presidents of the International Mission Board, North American Mission Board and Ethics & Religious Liberty... Continue Reading »
Evangelical Christians need to change their approach to the hot-button issues of homosexuality and marriage, thinking with a Gospel focus and practicing Gospel community, participants in a national conference were told Tuesday (Oct. 28). Southern Baptist leaders, former practicing... Continue Reading »
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