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Tony Evans Father’s Day Sermon: Men Need to Make a Choice

Dr. Tony Evans delivered a challenging Father’s Day sermon this year. The pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship asked men to evaluate who they were going serve this year.

‘Captain America’ Star: Those Who Oppose Same-Sex Kiss in ‘Lightyear’ Are ‘Idiots’; NAMB’s Next Gen Director Has Warning for Parents

The Disney-Pixar “Toy Story” prequel, "Lightyear," featuring the voice of "Captain America" star Chris Evans, hits movie theaters this weekend. The film received backlash from Christians after Disney announced it will feature a same-sex kiss.

UPDATE: Tim Keller’s Son Says Dad ‘Is Doing Much Better’ After Scare

After asking for prayer for his father, Tim Keller, earlier this week, Michael Keller has posted an "encouraging update."

SBC President Bart Barber Defends Tweet Praising Rick Warren’s Advocacy for Religious Liberty for Muslims

Newly-elected Southern Baptist Convention president Bart Barber defended himself on Twitter regarding a tweet where he expressed gratitude for Pastor Rick Warren’s outreach to Muslims. 

Fatal Church Shooting in Alabama Takes the Lives of Two Members, Injures Another; Gunman Stopped by Churchgoer

Tragedy in the form of a church shooting struck St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on the evening of Thursday (June 16, 2022) after a gunman opened fire, killing two church members and wounding another.

Pastor Who Called Gay People ‘Reptilian’ Not Guilty of Hate Speech, Say Idaho Police

During recent sermons, posted to YouTube and Facebook Live, Idaho pastor Joe Jones refers to gay people as “Sodomites” and says they’re “reptilian” and “reprobate.” But Boise police say Jones’ words can’t be legally categorized as criminal hate speech.

SBC Messengers Lament, Take Steps To Address Sexual Abuse

Southern Baptist messengers took a strong stand against sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches on June 13-14 at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting.

Rolland Slade, SBC Executive Committee Chair: Seeking ‘To Make a Wrong Right’

On his third-to-the-last day as SBC Executive Committee chair and member, Rolland Slade oversaw the last procedural votes needed to support the recommendations of a sexual abuse task force that were adopted the next day, including the creation of an abuser-tracking “Ministry Check” website.