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Amid Tension, Southern Baptist Women Lead Where They Can

Few congregations could function without the work of female members. Still, there is tension in the SBC over the role of women should play in leadership.

Mike Stone Withdraws $750K Defamation Lawsuit Against Russell Moore

Mike Stone has voluntarily withdrawn his defamation lawsuit against Russell Moore in which he was seeking $750,000. A judge dismissed the complaint without prejudice, leaving the door open for Stone to come back to the court with the complaint at a later time, should he choose.  

Josh Duggar’s Sister and Her Husband Call Verdict ‘Just’; Other Family Members Respond

Josh Duggar's sister, Jill Dillard, and her husband Derick, have posted a statement responding to yesterday’s verdict finding Josh Duggar guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography.

Mistrial Declared in 2015 Killing of Indianapolis Pastor’s Wife

More than six years after Amanda Blackburn, the wife Indianapolis pastor Davey Blackburn, was shot and killed during a home invasion, the case is still working its way through the court system.

Lifeway Research: Christmas Celebrates a Historical Event, Americans Say

Christmas is a celebration of a real event, according to most Americans. Just don’t expect them to know exactly why Jesus was born and came to earth. New Lifeway Research explores Americans' beliefs about Christmas.

86-Year-Old’s Baptism Inspires Others to Be Baptized

Joy Stamey, an 86-year-old member of Liberty Live Church in Hampton, Va., described finally being baptized as “the best thing I have ever done.”

Some Pastors Fear Talking About Vaccines. Bishop Horace Smith Sees Them as a Blessing.

Many pastors have learned a new commandment: thou shalt not talk about vaccines. The one exception appears to be in historically Black churches.

Court Won’t Stop Texas Abortion Ban, but Lets Clinics Sue

On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled to leave in place the Texas abortion ban, though it also ruled that clinics in the state can sue over the most restrictive abortion law in the nation.