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Did Faith Fall off a Cliff During COVID? New Study Says No.

Religious life in America was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But did it lead to a loss of faith as well as a decline in churchgoing?

Eastern University on Hold From CCCU After Dropping Ban on LGBTQ Faculty

Eastern University, a Christian school affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, has amended its policies to allow for hiring LGBTQ faculty and to add sexual orientation to its non-discrimination statement.

US Bishops To Elect New Leaders, Mark Abuse Reform Milestone

U.S. Catholic bishops began their fall meeting Monday, with an agenda that includes the election of new leaders — a vote that may signal whether they want to be more closely aligned with Pope Francis ' agenda or not.

Louisiana Churches Leave Methodist Denomination Amid Schism

The United Methodist Church, a mainstay of the American religious landscape, has cut ties with 58 churches in its Louisiana conference amid a nationwide schism within the Protestant denomination.

Report: Russia Has Attacked at Least 270 Religious Sites in Ukraine

Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has included increased violence against religious leaders and widespread attacks on religious sites, according to a recently issued report.

‘Dominion’ Over Technology Use a Must, Leaders Say

NASHVILLE (BP) – Whether it is a new app sweeping the nation, a brand-new must-have iPhone upgrade or a new way to use virtual...

Southern Baptist Seminarians, Pastors Discuss Role of Women in Pastoral Ministry

The role of women in pastoral ministry was front and center in discussions on the campuses of at least two SBC seminaries last week.

Unify Project Set to Launch With Widespread Participation

The Unify Project is expected to launch Nov. 15 with widespread national participation, project co-chairman Ed Litton told Baptist Press.