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Nearly half of professing Christians don’t attend church

About two-thirds of American adults—64 percent—say they are Christian, but of those, only 55 percent attend church, an American Bible Society study reported..

08/19/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

SBC launches revamped sexual abuse helpline

The Southern Baptist Convention’s office for abuse prevention and response has launched a revamped helpline for those needing assistance with matters related to sexual abuse.

08/19/2025 - By Laura Erlanson / Baptist Press

Campaign urges release of seven ministers in Eritrea

21Wilberforce and the Baptist World Alliance are joining other Christian groups in calling for the release of seven church leaders in Eritrea who have been detained without trial more than 20 years.

08/15/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Former pastors cite reasons for early exit from pastorate

Few pastors leave the pulpit each year, but most of those who do say it was a personal decision, a Lifeway Research study of former senior pastors who stepped down before retirement age revealed.

08/15/2025 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

Obituary: Roberta Stripling

Marion Roberta Donnell Stripling, former schoolteacher and partner in ministry, died Aug. 9 in Waco. She was 87.

08/13/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Americans’ trust in the church rebounds slightly

While most Americans remain distrustful of the church, a growing number say they have confidence in the institution. Currently, 36 percent say they trust the church, according to Gallup’s annual tracking poll.

08/13/2025 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

World Vision wins discrimination case in appeals court

A federal appellate court ruled in favor of World Vision, a global Christian relief and development organization, saying it was justified in revoking employment of a customer service representative after it learned the candidate was in a same-sex marriage.

08/13/2025 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service