Christian News

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 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.” 

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 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.

A federal judge on Wednesday (Oct. 26) dismissed Seattle Pacific University’s lawsuit that sought to stop Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s investigation into the school’s hiring practices.

On Thursday (Oct. 27), Trinity Church senior pastor Mark Driscoll posted a photo of himself with Elevation Church lead pastor Steven Furtick to Facebook, drawing mixed reactions in the post’s comment section.

On Facebook this week, Perry Noble, senior pastor of Second Chance Church in Anderson, South Carolina, shares some lengthy “Thoughts on Repentance.” In an 1,100-word post on October 25, Noble refers to his “colossal screw up in 2016” and describes how God’s grace transformed his heart, mind, and actions.

According to an internal report, “not safe for work” (NSFW) content, which includes nudity and pornography, is among the fastest growing topics of interest on Twitter among regular users.