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National Christmas Tree turns 100 this year

For 100 years, the National Christmas Tree has represented a symbol of civil religion as Americans mark the Christmas season.

12/01/2022 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

Evangelical influencers criticize candidate Trump

David Lane, a Texas-based political operative and leader of the American Renewal Project, described former President Donald Trump as out of touch, driven by personal grievances and self-importance.

12/01/2022 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

Study reports oppressive pandemic religious restrictions

About one-fourth of nearly 200 nations studied by the Pew Research Center used force to prevent religious gatherings during the COVID pandemic.

12/01/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Senate approves measure to codify same-sex marriage

The U.S. Senate voted 61-36 to approve the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill to codify same-sex marriage as law, but faith groups differed on whether the amended bill includes adequate religious liberty protections.

11/30/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

On the Move: Haynes

New music and worship minister goes to Richmond church.

11/30/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Jeremy Everett named Waco Today Person of the Year

Waco Today magazine—a publication of the Waco Tribune-Herald—named Jeremy Everett, founding executive director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, as its Person of the Year.

11/30/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Johnny Hunt plans return to ministry

Former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt—who was accused of sexual abuse—plans a return to ministry after completing a restoration process overseen by four pastors.

11/30/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Pastors say Christmas Eve most-attended holiday service

The closer it gets to Christmas, the more likely church pews will be filled, pastors say.

11/29/2022 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

State attorneys general warn VA about abortion rule

An alliance of 15 attorneys general have warned Secretary Denis McDonough they will “act decisively” if the Department of Veterans Affairs uses a new rule to violate their states’ restrictions on abortion.

11/29/2022 - By Tom Strode / Baptist Press

Accused former missions prof sues SBC and Guidepost

A former Southern Baptist seminary professor and missionary who admitted sexual misconduct has sued a group of SBC leaders and entities, claiming they conspired with an abuse survivor to ruin his reputation.

11/29/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Ukrainian Baptists minister in midst of ‘extreme crisis’

Ukrainian Baptists in areas previously occupied by Russian troops report “unbelievable” atrocities and “extreme crisis,” the European Baptist Federation stated in a Nov. 22 update.

11/28/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

La única iglesia hispana de Alaska ve frutos espirituales en “tierra fértil”

Los miembros de la Iglesia Rescate, la única iglesia hispana bautista del sur en Alaska, han visto grandes frutos espirituales en los últimos dos años y desean seguir creciendo en su ministerio plantando más iglesias hispanas en todo el estado.

11/28/2022 - By Timothy Cockes / Baptist Press