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‘Really Special’: Pastors Reflect on Baptizing Their Own Children

It’s always a joyful experience for pastors to baptize a fellow child of God, but it’s an even more joyful experience for them to baptize their own child.

Denver Basketball Tourney Unites Diverse Pastors, First Responders, Youth

In advance of the Unity at the Rim basketball event to build bridges between first responders and diverse youth, pastor Mark Spence relates an experience of about 20 years ago.

Professor David Allen Departs Southwestern Seminary

David Allen, Distinguished Professor of Preaching and Director of the Center for Expository Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, will make July 31 his last day on faculty.

Leaving Canada, Pope Francis Said It Might Be Time to Slow Down as Health Declines

On his return flight from a six-day “penitential pilgrimage” to apologize to the Indigenous people of Canada, Pope Francis spoke about his health struggles and what their implications might be for his papacy.

Preston and Jackie Hill Perry on How To Respond When Friends Leave Christianity

Preston Perry and Jackie Hill Perry shared their thoughts on how to respond when people we love decide they no longer believe in Christianity on the June 28 episode of their podcast, “30 Minutes with the Perrys.”

Former Christian Rocker Details Why He Left the Faith, Cites ‘The State of Christian Culture in America’

Former Hawk Nelson frontman Jon Steingard recently answered questions on Twitter, discussing deconstruction and what religious discussions with family are like now that he no longer identifies as a Christian.

Brooklyn Pastor Robbed of $1 Million in Jewelry Accused of Plundering Congregant’s $90,000 Retirement Fund

Brooklyn pastor Lamor Whitehead, who was robbed at gunpoint of $1 million in jewelry while preaching this past Sunday, has been accused of stealing the $90,000 retirement fund of a congregant at his church.

Gateway Prof Offers Loving Home, Discipleship as Single Foster Mom

Single foster mom Alicia Wong developed a heart for adoption after learning of China’s one-child policy. Had her parents not moved to the U.S., Wong’s birth would have been deemed criminal.