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‘I Am Really Fascinated By You’—Simon Cowell Praises Seminary Student on ‘America’s Got Talent’

As a part-time voice teacher and student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS), Lachuné Boyd broke out of her shell. She took some initiative as she auditioned for "America's Got Talent."

Mark Driscoll Claims New Book Was Banned From Amazon for ‘Offensive Content’

Controversial Arizona pastor Mark Driscoll claims that his new book, “New Days, Old Demons: Ancient Paganism Masquerading as Progressive Christianity,” has been flagged and removed from Amazon for offensive content.

Whitworth University’s New Hiring Policy Will Allow LGBTQ Faculty

Whitworth University, a Christian school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has revised its policies to allow for the hiring of LGBTQ faculty.

Police Charge 23-Year-Old With Hate Crime at Historically Black Maryland Church

23-year-old man has been charged with trespassing and burglary after an investigation of vandalism estimated at more than $100,000 at a Maryland church.

At 79, Famed SBC Missionary Surgeon Rebekah Naylor Is About To Retire. Again. But She’s Not Done Yet

The first time she retired, in 2002, Dr. Rebekah Naylor, a longtime missionary surgeon, came home to Texas after 35 years in India to care for her mother, who was ailing. This fall, Naylor will retire again, stepping down from her role at the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board.

Semler Touts Success of Single ‘Faith,’ as the ‘Queer Artist’ Charts in Christian Music During Pride Month

Semler took to Twitter to celebrate the success of “Faith,” which charted in the iTune Store’s Christian category. In particular, Semler celebrated that “a queer artist” charted in the category during Pride Month.

Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church Withdraws From the SBC

On Monday, Elevation Church sent a letter to the SBC Executive Committee and Credentials Committee informing them that the church is “withdrawing its affiliation” to the SBC effective immediately.

Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Mail Carrier Celebrated Across Religious Spectrum

In siding with an evangelical mail carrier who quit the U.S. Postal Service after he was forced to deliver packages on Sundays, SCOTUS did something rare: It brought a whole panoply of U.S. religions together.