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Supreme Court set to hear major religious liberty case

The case, Hosanna-Tabor v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, concerns whether a church-based school has freedom from federal oversight in hiring and firing decisions.... Continue Reading »

CP finishes up for year: ‘a cause for joy,’ Page says

The Cooperative Program allocation budget ended its fiscal year with its first increase since 2007, a moment that Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President and CEO Frank Page said was a "cause for joy" in light of economic hard... Continue Reading »

In America’s West, cooperation a must

In the heart of the American West, where 68 percent of the population claims no religious preference and the Gospel is little known, one church is making a difference with a disciple-making ministry that also reaches around the world... Continue Reading »

Sellouts help ‘Courageous’ shock Hollywood

Thanks to sold-out theaters from coast to coast, Sherwood Baptist Church once again shocked Hollywood over the weekend when its latest film "Courageous" finished No. 4 in total gross, No. 1 among new movies and No. 1 in per-theater... Continue Reading »

Obama to gay group: We’re not done yet

Speaking at a fundraiser for the nation"s largest gay organization, President Obama Oct. 1 touted his first-term achievements for the gay and lesbian community but also vowed to "continue to fight alongside you."... Continue Reading »

Iranian pastor may be charged as a traitor

Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, originally arrested on apostasy charges and sentenced to death, now could be accused of Zionism and could be in more danger than ever, one of his chief American advocates said Oct. 3.... Continue Reading »

Land protests rule on abortion-causing drugs

A proposed federal rule requiring health insurance plans to cover contraceptives that can cause abortions should be rescinded immediately, Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land told the Obama administration.... Continue Reading »

LifeWay milestone: 100th mission trip

LifeWay Christian Resources celebrated a milestone of 100 volunteer mission trips when a team consisting of 16 LifeWay employees, retirees, friends and family members traveled to Ecuador this summer.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Encourage your pastor on Minister Appreciation Day

They chatted, teary-eyed, about the enormous encouragement of Minister Appreciation Day each October.... Continue Reading »

BP Ledger, Oct. 3 edition

BP Ledger, Oct. 3 edition... Continue Reading »

‘Courageous’ No. 1 in movie ticket sales

The church-made film "Courageous" is No. 1 in ticket sales among all movies according to a leading ticketing website -- a significant feat considering it is an independent movie that will open in far fewer theaters than most big-time... Continue Reading »

3 million students pray for their schools

Ninth-grader Theressa Sanon offered an impassioned prayer for classmates and administrators at Helen Cox High School in New Orleans Sept. 28, saddened that only two students joined her for the 21st annual See You at the Pole global day... Continue Reading »