Christian News

More than 700 SBC pastors have signed an open letter to the Executive Committee asking that women be disallowed from holding the title of pastor, even for positions overseeing youth or children, in any SBC church. 

The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, who welcomed generations of worshippers as well as political leaders from across the nation and around the world at Harlem's landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church, died Friday at age 73.

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.