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Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff on Sex, Singleness and How Farting Helps Prepare You for Marriage

Sadie Robertson Huff and her husband, Christian Huff, recently compiled their best relationship advice touching on a range of topics, including singleness, boundaries in dating, and how farting in front of your significant other can help prepare you for marriage.

Greg Locke Warns Christians To ‘Wake Up’ After YouTube Permanently Deletes Church’s Channel

Controversial pastor Greg Locke announced late Thursday night (Oct. 27) that YouTube had permanently deleted his church’s channel, erasing years of sermons from Locke and his church.

700 SBC Pastors Urge Amendment to Statement of Faith Barring Women From Holding Title of ‘Pastor’

More than 700 SBC pastors have signed an open letter to the Executive Committee asking that women be disallowed from holding the title of pastor, even for positions overseeing youth or children, in any SBC church. 

Rev. Calvin Butts, Influential Pillar of Harlem, Dies at 73

The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, who welcomed generations of worshippers as well as political leaders from across the nation and around the world at Harlem's landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church, died Friday at age 73.

Seminary Training ‘Key Distinctive’ of Cooperative Program’s Founding

The Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program greatly assists with seminary training by funding the work of the six Southern Baptist seminaries in the U.S. that together equip thousands of pastors, missionaries and other ministers annually.

Southwestern Seminary Announces Layoffs

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary confirmed with Baptist Press today (Oct. 27) that the entity has initiated layoffs a week after announcing steps to rectify a financial environment that could “quickly escalate to a crisis.” 

Faith Groups Focus Midterms Mobilization on Multiracial, Multifaith Voter Protection

Faiths United to Save Democracy, a multifaith and multiracial coalition, has enlisted more than 700 chaplains so far and is seeking to train more in the last week before Election Day.

Vatican Synod Document Acknowledges Calls To Welcome Women, LGBTQ Catholics

Vatican prelates on Thursday (Oct. 27) acknowledged the clear call in the first round of reports from the faithful for inclusion of women, LGBTQ individuals and the poor.