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Cross Conference Reaches Young Adults at Pivotal Time in Life

Thousands of young adults ages 18-25 heard about the importance of missions and the local church this week during the 2021 CROSS Conference. 

Last Parent of a Child Killed in 1963 Church Bombing Dies

Maxine McNair, the last living parent of any of the four Black girls killed in a 1963 Alabama church bombing, died Sunday. She was 93.

Colorado Baptists Respond to Wind-Driven Fire Destruction

Colorado Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are continuing feeding efforts for those displaced by a fast-moving fire last week.

Lecrae: ‘Deconstruction Isn’t a Bad Thing If It Leads to Reconstruction’

During a recent interview, Grammy-Award winning Christian rapper Lecrae said he was deconstructing his faith before it was a known term within the evangelical world.

Family of Ravi Zacharias Uses Old Image of Disgraced Apologist to Promote New Humanitarian Org

Three months before Ravi Zacharias died, a post on his Facebook account urged Christians to help end global slavery. This week, family members highlighted the post to promote their new humanitarian organization.

SBC Pastor Attacks VeggieTales, Deletes Post After Backlash; Says He and Phil Vischer ‘Are Talking’

A local church pastor made waves on Twitter this week after sharply criticizing VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. Having deleted the original tweet, he now says that he has been in conversation with Vischer. 

Nancy Pelosi Unveils January 6 Commemoration Events at U.S. Capitol, Including Prayer Vigil

On Thursday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced “a full program of events” to commemorate January 6, including a prayer vigil on the steps of the Capitol Building.

Observers, Detractors and Preachers of Religion Who Died in 2021

Here are some of the prominent religious figures who died in 2021.