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Despite a Limp, Star Athlete Deion Sanders Is Now ‘Walking in My Purpose’

During a health scare last fall, NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders “got to really see God’s face.” Sanders, now the head football coach at Jackson State University, recently described how God grew his faith during a frightening ordeal.

‘I Got Canceled This Week’—Facebook Ad Campaign for Pastor Ed Young’s ‘Woke or Awake’ Series Denied by Meta

On Sunday, @EdYoung said in a sermon that he and @FC had been “canceled” last week by Meta after they were disallowed from promoting a paid advertisement for their sermon series “Woke or Awake” on Facebook. 

N.Y. Churches Prepare To Minister During Winter World University Games

As the areas around Upstate New York prepare to host the Winter World University Games at Lake Placid in January, Southern Baptist churches are preparing to serve.

Nearly a Quarter of Citadel Freshmen Attend BCM Meeting

Bronson Baker prayed for a big start to his second year of leading the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at The Citadel. The result may have been a surprise, but thanks to a dedicated group it’s not overwhelming.

Sight & Sound’s ‘DAVID-Live’ Global Streaming Debuts Sept. 2

Shane Litchfield, the lead in Light & Sound’s “DAVID-Live,” describes the role as universally relatable. But King David especially resonates with Litchfield, himself a songwriter, composer and vocalist.

‘God’s Vehicles’: Texas Baptist Men Respond to Dallas Flooding

Texas Baptist Men flood recovery team leader Art Brandenburg was greeted Aug. 26 when he arrived in Balch Springs to help homeowners recover from flooding in the Dallas suburb.

State Abortion Bans Continue To Take Effect; Clinics Decrease

State abortion bans continue to take effect while the clinics that perform the lethal procedure against preborn children continue to decline two months after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Roe v. Wade decision.

Matt Chandler To Take Leave of Absence Following Inappropriate Online Behavior; Chandler ‘In Glad Submission’ to TVC Elders

While not romantic or sexual, Chandler described his online messaging as "unguarded and unwise" and as being characterized by “coarse and foolish joking.” His leave of absence will be "disciplinary and developmental."

BREAKING: Saddleback Church Evacuated After Receiving Electronic Threat

On Friday (August 26), Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, was evacuated after receiving an electronic threat.

Faith in Jesus Carries Little Leaguer Who Hit World Series Grand Slam—And Is Legally Blind in One Eye

During a crucial game in the Little League World Series Thursday, 12-year-old Josiah Porter hit a grand slam and helped bring his team to victory. His father, Brandon, says that Josiah (who is legally blind in his right eye) would not have achieved as much as he has without his faith in Jesus.

GOD TV Apologizes to Sean Feucht and Ron DeSantis, Clarifies Mission; Feucht Responds

After publicly criticizing “Let Us Worship” leader and activist Sean Feucht on Sunday, GOD TV issued an apology on Thursday (August 25).

Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze Encourage Caller To Refuse Biden’s Student Loan Relief

Personal-finance author and radio host Dave Ramsey has strong feelings about this week’s student-loan forgiveness news. This week on “The Ramsey Show,” he and his daughter, Rachel Cruze, encouraged a caller to finish paying off her debts herself, instead of accepting the government's money.

‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist To Sing at Luis Palau Association’s Evangelistic Festival

AGT finalist Amanda Mammana is set to "share her powerful story of overcoming obstacles and perform" at CT CityFest with Andrew Palau this weekend.

An Insular ‘Quiverfull’ Church in New York’s North Country Faces a Reckoning

When Michelle came to Christian Fellowship Center, she was dazzled by its close-knit community. She has now renounced her membership and is holding leaders responsible for coercing her to stay in an abusive marriage.

SBC Pastor Pay Stuck at Same Level Since 2018

Full-time Southern Baptist senior pastor compensation has remained flat over the past four years, while the complete pastor pay package has decreased.

Progressive Evangelical Non-Profit Uses Billboards To Persuade Faith Voters To Avoid Christian Nationalists

A non-profit called Vote Common Good, led by executive director and co-chair Pastor Doug Pagitt, has been using billboards to urge evangelical and Catholic voters to rethink how they vote in upcoming elections.

Read Your Bible ‘Every Day,’ Candace Cameron Bure Encourages Her Followers

Actress and producer Candace Cameron Bure, who regularly shares her faith with her followers, recently encouraged fans to read the Bible "every day."

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Announced; Christians Have Strong Feelings

In the hours following the announcement about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, a number of prominent Christian leaders took to social media to share their thoughts. 

Texas Judge Blocks HHS Enforcement of Emergency Room Abortions, Cites Religious Objections

A Texas federal judge has preliminarily blocked enforcement of federal guidance permitting emergency room abortions in the wake of a major Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Enthusiasm, Hopes for ‘Fertile Soil’ Highlight Annual Meeting Planning in New Orleans

Enthusiasm was as thick as the late summer air as hundreds of pastors and church leaders gathered at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to prepare to welcome thousands of messengers to the 2023 annual meeting.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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