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Judge dismisses most of Sills’ claims against SBC leaders

Judge dismisses most of Sills’ claims against SBC leaders

A federal judge dismissed most claims in David Sills’ lawsuit against Southern Baptist leaders and ordered a settlement conference.

09/30/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service
Faith & Culture

No indication Trump, XI Jinping addressed religious freedom

No indication Trump, XI Jinping addressed religious freedom

ChinaAid and religious freedom advocates urged President Trump to press Xi Jinping for the release of detained pastors.

09/30/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press
Texas

DBU religious freedom gathering sparks urgency

DBU religious freedom gathering sparks urgency

Ezra Jin shares his story of imprisonment and urges Christians to advocate for pastors and ministry leaders imprisoned in China.

09/30/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Editorials

Editorial: Should you have religious freedom?

Editorial: Should you have religious freedom?

Should you have religious freedom? If so, why you? And if you have it, how far should that freedom extend? There are some among us who believe religious freedom in…

09/30/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor
Texas

Rising deportations test Texas Baptist churches

Rising deportations test Texas Baptist churches

Texas Baptist churches have experienced a rise in deportations, sparking uncertainty for families involved and putting congregations under pressure.

09/29/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Opinion

Voices: The truth of ‘like faith and order’

09/29/2026 - By Mathew St. John
Equip

Equip: Retirement is a repositioning

09/29/2026 - By Schuyler Peterson
Opinion

Voices: What are we trying to preserve?

09/28/2026 - By Scott Jones
Opinion

Voices: God sets appointments for us

09/28/2026 - By Johnny Teague
Opinion

Voices: Institutions and emerging networks can work together

09/25/2026 - By David Foster
Opinion

Editorial: Dealing with institutional complexity

09/23/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor