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Biden Address Could Touch on Issues Important to Southern Baptists, Leatherwood Says

President Biden could offer in his State of the Union address some messages Southern Baptists would welcome despite the vast disagreements they have with his administration.

George Liele Legacy Undergirds Black Fellowship Church-Planting Initiative

The legacy of George Liele, a formerly enslaved Black man who became the first Baptist international missionary from America, is driving an effort to address the disparity.

Church of England Submits Blessings for Same-Sex Couples to Fierce Debate in Synod

This coming week promises to be one of the most historic — and controversial — in the life of the Church of England, as its General Synod heads toward a resolution of a long debate over blessings of same-sex couples.

‘Jesus Christ Is the Only Way’—Disney Star Joshua Bassett Shares His Encounters With God

Joshua Bassett, one of the stars of Disney’s “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” has put his trust in Jesus, according to one of his recent tweets and comments he made in his Instagram stories.

Disciple, Andy Mineo, and Anne Wilson Help Winter Jam Witness Over 7,200 Salvations in 3 weeks

Tour pastor and Winter Jam featured speaker Zane Black told ChurchLeaders that in just the first few weeks of the Winter Jam tour, over 7,216 people have placed their faith in Jesus.

After a Boulder Rips Through Her House, Hawaii Resident Credits God With Saving Her

Hawaii resident Caroline Sasaki refuses to watch the video of her that went viral this week. In the clip, a 3,000-pound boulder crashes through her new Honolulu-area home, mere feet from where she had been walking.

2 Churches Promoting Disgraced Pastor Johnny Hunt Face Prospect of Removal From SBC

The inquiry of the two churches centers on their affiliation with and promotion of disgraced pastor and former SBC president Johnny Hunt, who has been credibly accused of sexual abuse. 

Next Gen Leader: It’s Time for Mental Health To Be a Part of Student Ministry

Student ministry must prioritize a focus on mental health, says Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen director for the North American Mission Board. Pruitt says the pandemic didn’t lead to an increase in anxiety among young people, but was significant in revealing it.

Pastor’s Guided Tours of D.C. Aim To Shore up Love for God’s Word

Inspire Experiences offers Christian groups experiential tours based around the biblical connections found in Washington, D.C.

Biden Tells Dueling Prayer Breakfasts That ‘Diversity Is One of Our Greatest Strengths’

Speaking to a refashioned National Prayer Breakfast with a new board and in a new location, President Joe Biden encouraged leaders of Congress to find ways to unify despite their political and religious differences.

Former Missionaries Join Daughter in Heartbreaking Suicide Pact

On January 25, a former missionary couple was found dead alongside their 26-year-old daughter in their backyard at their house in York County, Pennsylvania, after they died in an apparent suicide pact.

SBC Executive Committee Member Under Fire for Social Media Posts Featuring Sexual Humor

Guy L. Fredrick, SBC EC member and bivocational pastor, has drawn criticism from fellow SBC leaders who feel his online posts and subsequent justifications for them constitute a red flag for his leadership.

Kevin Sorbo’s ‘Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist’ Enraptures Audiences, Earns $3 Million on Opening Weekend

"Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist,” which was released in theaters on Jan. 26, made over $3 million on its opening weekend, exceeding the expectations of its distributor and leading to an extended run in theaters.

‘Your Story Is Not Done Yet’—Breakout Christian Singer Katy Nichole Speaks Words of Hope to Fans at Florida Festival

One year ago, Christian singer-songwriter Katy Nichole got her big break after going viral on TikTok. Now the 22-year-old Billboard record-breaker is using her platform to share her story—and her faith—with others. 

ERLC Presents Policy Priorities for Challenging Year

The ERLC will address four categories of priorities in what it acknowledged will be a challenging year for legislating and governing, the Southern Baptist entity announced Monday (Jan. 30).

After Tyre Nichols’ Death, Holistic Approach Needed, Pastor Says

The swift criminal indictment of five police officers and the release of camera footage after the death of Tyre Nichols are positive steps toward transparency in policing, SBC pastor Bartholomew Orr told Baptist Press.

Should Clergy Be Mandated Reporters? New York’s Care Act Says Yes

‘Because pastors do not report abuse, it allows abusers to keep on preying on vulnerable individuals,’ said advocate Abbi Nye.

At Tyre Nichols’ Funeral, VP Harris and Sharpton Among Those Praying and Promising Reform

Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man fatally beaten by police officers after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee, was mourned on Wednesday (Feb. 1), the first day of Black History Month.

Assemblies of God Mobilizing Thousands of Volunteers To Serve and Evangelize Across the US Through ‘Seek and Save’ Initiative

“Seek and Save,” an initiative of the Assemblies of God, is striving to make an impact across the nation through “a series of collaborative outreach events to bring hope to communities in America.” 

Jinger Duggar Vuolo Tells ChurchLeaders How She Rejected the Teachings of Bill Gothard Without Rejecting Jesus

Jinger Duggar Vuolo wants people who have been manipulated by false teachers in the name of Christ to know that God is trustworthy and that he loves them. Vuolo shared with ChurchLeaders what it was like for her to question her upbringing, an experience she recounts in her newly released memoir.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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