Church

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  The Company as Church Ninety-six percent of Gen Z believe that businesses should be involved in solving social issues. One study of 30,000 employees found that 87 percent believe companies should take a stance on social issues... Dr. James Emery White Jun 22, 2023
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  Historic Presbyterian Church in San Francisco Hosts 'Drag Queen Bible Story Hour' A historic Presbyterian church in San Francisco hosted a "Drag Queen Bible Story Hour" on Sunday, where drag performers spoke to audiences that included young children. Milton Quintanilla Jun 21, 2023
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  How Do I Find a Safe Church after Leaving a Legalistic One? It's no secret that younger generations are leaving the Church in droves –for all sorts of reasons. In her research, Sarah Margaret Vaughn cites spiritual wounds from exclusivity, inauthenticity, and dislike... Kelly-Jayne McGlynn Jun 21, 2023
• Fern Creek Baptist Church Pastor Responds to the SBC's Decision to Oust Her Church A female pastor whose Kentucky church was ousted from the Southern Baptist Convention is doubling down on her disagreement with the SBC’s interpretation of Scripture, particularly when it comes to women in... Milton Quintanilla Jun 20, 2023
• Appellate Judge Reopens Lawsuit against McLean Bible Church An appellate judge has reopened a lawsuit against McLean Bible Church in Tysons Corner, Virginia, a church led by pastor and author David Platt. Amanda Casanova Jun 20, 2023
• Civil Rights Leader Rev. William Barber Retires from Ministry The Rev. William J. Barber II, a well-known progressive Christian and Civil Rights leader, has announced his retirement from ministry. Milton Quintanilla Jun 20, 2023
• 4 Black Churches Receive Historic Preservation Grants Four Black churches are among 40 recipients of a historic preservation grant that will help restore the facilities. Amanda Casanova Jun 19, 2023
• SBC 23: The Castle and the Wall The annual gathering of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) concluded last week, having dealt with much on their plate: the election of a president, reporting (and lack thereof) of sexual abuse, and the... Dr. James Emery White Jun 19, 2023
• Southern Baptists Urge States to Ban Gender Transition Procedures on Children Messengers to this week’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in New Orleans passed a resolution labeling gender transition a “direct assault on God’s created order” and urging states to ban the... Michael Foust Jun 16, 2023
• Southern Baptist Convention Expels Saddleback Church over Women in Church Leadership When Southern Baptists met in New Orleans this week for their annual convention, a number of important issues were on the docket. The SBC’s primary focus, however, was rendering a verdict on whether... Ryan Denison Jun 16, 2023
• Most Americans Prefer Going to Church, but Online Services Remain Popular Attending religious services in person is the preference among US adults, but a quarter of Americans still enjoy regularly watching online services following the COVID-19 pandemic. Christopher Eyte Jun 15, 2023
• SBC Messengers Vote to Approve Constitutional Amendment Banning All Women Pastors The Southern Baptist Convention voted this week overwhelmingly in support of pushing through an amendment that would prevent women from serving as a “pastor of any kind.” Amanda Casanova Jun 15, 2023