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This week in Christian history: Criswell ordained, Methodist theologian dies, Ferdinand II becomes emperor
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Adam Clarke, Ferdinand II becoming Holy Roman Emperor, and W.A. Criswell being ordained.
SBC Head Fred Luter Calls Church's Denial of Black Couple's Wedding an 'Isolated Incident'
Religious leaders, including the Southern Baptist Convention's newly elected African-American president, have spoken out against a Mississippi Baptist church that refused to host a wedding because the bride and groom are black.
How Polish churches are loving their Ukrainian neighbors
The warm reception of the Polish people and government toward Ukrainian refugees has emerged as a powerful theme in the wake of Russia’s war. And although evangelical Polish churches only make up an estimated 0.3 percent of the population, they have been at the forefront helping refugees.
West Virginia Church Ejected by Baptist Denomination Over Pastor's LGBT Activism
A church in West Virginia was voted out of its state Baptist convention by a local church body due to the pastor's support for homosexuality.
Youth pastor who filmed minors in church bathroom also filmed brides changing at wedding parties
A former youth pastor who was arrested last month for allegedly filming girls as young as 14 in the bathroom of a South Carolina church, was slapped with 24 new charges of criminal sexual conduct, bringing his total so far to 70 as investigators say he also recorded women in bridal parties changing their clothes.
Fla. megachurch requiring members agree to statement affirming biblical definition of marriage
A Florida megachurch is requiring members to sign in agreement with a statement defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman and stating there are only two biological genders.
Baptist Megachurch Makes History Electing Woman to Pulpit
Julie Pennington-Russell was voted on Sunday to become senior pastor of an Atlanta-area megachurch. The historic decision that went without dispute makes the congregation the largest church of Southern Baptist heritage to be led by a woman.
Pastor Robert Jeffress: Every Pastor, Christian Must Be Involved in Politics
Pastor Robert Jeffress, leader of the influential 12,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, said every Christian and pastor must get involved in politics, and that "whenever there was a need for a great change it was pastors who led the way" in America.
Trump's Alleged Affair With Porn Star Stormy Daniels 'Doesn't Matter,' Robert Jeffress Says
Even if the alleged affair between President Donald Trump and pornographic film star Stephanie Clifford, known professionally as Stormy Daniels is true, evangelicals will still support him says Robert Jeffress, pastor of the 12,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas.
Sutherland Springs Pastor to Meet Trump at White House for National Day of Prayer
Frank Pomeroy, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs in Texas where 26 people including his daughter Annabelle were massacred by a crazed gunman last November is expected to join President Donald Trump at the White House along with other members of his family to for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday.
Grandmother finally allowed burial in church cemetery after pastor blocked body for months over tithes
Two months after a Virginia church refused to allow the family of a beloved grandmother to bury her remains in the cemetery of the church where she served the majority of her life due to an alleged dispute over tithing, the family is now celebrating after the church relented and allowed her burial in the cemetery on Friday.
Richard Land Inauguration as Southern Evangelical Seminary President Includes Call to Excellence
The Southern Evangelical Seminary warmly welcomed Dr. Richard Land, former longtime president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, during his inauguration held at First Baptist Church Indian Trail Thursday evening.
Former Southern Baptist Head Mourns Death of Daughter
Southern Baptists are pouring out support for their former president, Frank Page, whose daughter recently died. Melissa Page Strange died Friday at age 32.
O.S. Hawkins: 'Criswell: His Life and Times' (Review)
Whether you knew Dr. Criswell or just knew of him, you will have an even greater appreciation for Dr. Criswell’s greatness after having read this book.
Robert Jeffress Shares 'The Passion and the Promise' of Jesus Christ
Pastor Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, is preaching his Easter message on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in a sermon titled, "Jesus: The Passion and the Promise." As a guest on Alan Colmes' Fox News radio program earlier this week, he was asked this question: "Which is more important to you? The death of Jesus or the resurrection of Jesus?"
So. Baptist Convention 2013: 'One Million Men Porn Free' Among Featured Programs at Annual Meeting
To combat the bondage and destruction of pornography that has seeped into millions of American households Pastor Jay Dennis of First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Fla., created his own program, "One Million Men Porn Free." He is hopeful that more pastors will fearlessly address the issue after they learn more about it at the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Houston next week.
Haitian migrants success story inspires plans on Mexican side of border
Today, while migrants continue to caravan from Central America and arrive at the US border with Mexico, their stories often painted in various shades of gloom, a different kind of picture emerged in Tijuana a couple of years ago.
