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SBC Executive Committee Approves 2023 Annual Meeting Move, Provides Financial Update

The SBC Executive Committee met in a special-called meeting Thursday to vote on moving the 2023 annual meeting from Charlotte to New Orleans.

Southern Baptist Cartoonist Joe McKeever Donates Archives to New Orleans Seminary

Joe McKeever has announced his intention to donate his entire archive of cartoons and other works to the John T. Christian Library at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

‘The Chosen’ Uproar: ‘We’re Not Produced by Mormons’; Seminary Professor Warns People Not to Watch

The successful Christian drama, “The Chosen,” cleared up a misconception that the show is produced by Mormons on Facebook this week following a brewing uproar about the show's roots and backing.

‘Satan’s Controlling the Church’: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Targets Catholic Leadership

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the controversial Georgia Republican whose ability to run for re-election is being challenged, angered a prominent Catholic group this week by accusing church leaders of being in league with the devil.

Barna Research: Stress, Loneliness, and Politics Named as Top Reasons for Pastor Burnout

Barna Group released their latest survey on pastor burnout, finding that the number of pastors who are “seriously considering” leaving full-time ministry sits at 42%.

Former Vineyard Anaheim Becomes the Dwelling Place

The church once led by John Wimber has a new name, a legal change required by its departure from the Vineyard.

Half of Churches Say Sunday School, Other Education Programs Disrupted by Pandemic

Overall, evangelical churches reported experiencing the least disruption to their educational programs, while mainline churches reported the most, followed by Catholic and Orthodox congregations.

Southern Baptists May Cheer DeSantis’ War on Disney but Don’t Expect a Boycott

Younger Southern Baptist pastors, while holding the same traditional positions on gender roles, are not as eager to jump headlong into the culture wars.