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Next Gen Leaders Urge Proactive Response to SBC Age Distribution Trends

Recent trends regarding age distribution in the SBC are causing next generation leaders to reflect on building up the future of the Convention.

Latino Evangelicals Launch Campaign Against Florida Execution of Donald David Dillbeck

Latino evangelical leaders are calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the execution of Donald David Dillbeck, who was convicted of fatally stabbing a woman after escaping from custody while serving a life sentence for killing a Lee County deputy.

King David’s Reign Confirmed in Text on Ancient Stone, Scholars Say

New readings of text on the Moabite Stone studied for 150 years give new evidence that the stone includes an extra-biblical reference to King David, scholars have announced.

UPDATE: Damar Hamlin Apologizes for Wearing ‘Blasphemous’ Jacket

Following backlash, Damar Hamlin has publicly apologized for the jacket he wore while on the field at Super Bowl LVII, which some Christians characterized as depicting Jesus in a manner that was "blasphemous."

‘I Stood by My Faith’—Christian Teacher in Southern California Fired Over Stance on Gender

A Christian teacher with the Jurupa Unified School District in Southern California was fired from her position for refusing to comply with the district’s policies on gender. Jessica Tapia says that one of the required directives was to lie to parents about their students’ gender identities.

‘She’s a Praying Woman’—Terry Crews Praises His Wife at Movieguide Awards

Last week while walking the red carpet at the Movieguide Awards, Terry Crews expressed gratitude for his wife, Rebecca, who is a “praying woman,” something that has been a lifeline for their marriage.

Christian Leader in Sudan Flees Kidnapping Attempts

Ahmad Adam Mohamad, 49, of North Darfur state in Sudan went into a hiding after his Muslim uncles accused him of apostasy earlier this month. He disciples about 25 Christians of Muslim upbringing, which has angered his relatives, he said.

Christian Families in Laos Evicted from Their Village

Residents of a majority-Buddhist village in Laos drove out more than a dozen Christian families following their conversion to Christianity. Their pastor was also forced out of the village.