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So. Baptist Woman's Mission Union Works to Eradicate Porn From Families' Lives
he Woman's Mission Union made a bold proclamation at this past week's Southern Baptist Convention in Houston, Texas, by announcing the partnership between the WMU, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and Pastor Jay Dennis of First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Fla., to eradicate the poison of pornography that is destroying marriages, hurting children, and fracturing the mission of the church.
Former Baptist World Alliance Leader Nilson Fanini Dies at 77
Brazilian pastor and evangelist Nilson do Amaral Fanini, who led the Baptist World Alliance from 1995 to 2000, died Saturday after having been hospitalized with pneumonia on Sept. 13.
Vt. Senate Panel Advances Gay Marriage Bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-0 on a measure that would make Vermont the third state to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill heads to the full senate next week.
Zachery Tims Dead: Funeral Will Be Private, Tribute Service Still Public
After earlier reports that the viewing and funeral for Zachery Tims would be streamed live on his Florida church's website, the late pastor's family has had a change of heart.
Mike Pence Pledges to End Bureaucratic Bungling That Enabled Church Massacre
Vice President Mike Pence hailed local heroes and offered prayerful comfort to survivors and families of those who were lost in Sunday's massacre at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs in Texas Wednesday as he pledged to ensure that the bureaucratic bungling that allowed deranged gunman Devin Kelley access to weapons, will never happen again.
Sutherland Springs Pastor Led National Day of Prayer Service
Frank and Sherri Pomeroy helped lead yesterday's National Day of Prayer service in Washington, DC. The service came just two days before the six-month anniversary of the shooting that took the lives of twenty-six members of Pastor Pomeroy's church, the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas.
3 Founders Ministries board members resign after controversial trailer is called 'sin'
Three Founders Ministries board members resigned this week after a controversial trailer the organization released for its upcoming cinedoc on social justice in the Southern Baptist Convention seemed to demonize sexual abuse survivors.
Joseph Duggar Marries, Says He Always Dreamed of Being a Husband
Joseph Duggar got to see his dreams come to fruition on Friday when he wed Kendra Caldwell at their family church on Friday.
Tim Tebow Nativity Scene Causes Controversy
Tim Tebow has caused some controversy in Polk County, Fla. when he was depicted as a wise man in a public nativity scene.
'19 Kids & Counting's Jessa Duggar Weds; Saves First Kiss for Private Moment
"19 Kids & Counting" star Jessa Duggar exchanged vows with her fiancé Ben Seewald on Saturday, Nov. 1, in front of family and friends, but saved her first kiss for after the ceremony.
Duggar Family News: Joe Duggar Enjoys Grecian Honeymoon; Jana Duggar Rumored to Be Courting
Another Duggar sibling has tied the knot and is enjoying his honeymoon in Greece.
Megachurch Pastors Divided Over Texas Voter ID Law; T.D. Jakes Calls It 'Needless,' Pastor Robert Jeffress Says 'I Disagree'
Two of Texas's most popular megachurch pastors, T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House and Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church, Dallas, reflected dueling positions on the state's controversial voter identification law. Jakes dismissed it as "needless" while Jeffress argued that the law is necessary ahead of Tuesday's mid-term elections.
Florida church expels rebellious group estimated at over 150 members
A group estimated to be at least 150 members of the historic First Baptist Fort Lauderdale church in Florida who have been at odds over the direction of the church with its new pastor and his leadership team for more than a year was given the boot Friday after church leaders say they failed to settle their disagreement.
20-Y-O Jack Young Charged, Jailed for Deadly Church Bus Crash That Killed 13
Appearing a gaunter version of himself on Wednesday night, Jack Dillon Young, the 20-year-old driver who crashed into a bus, killing 13 members of the First Baptist Church of New Braunfels in Texas in March, was formally charged for their deaths.
Black and white pastors share stories of racism, talk reconciliation at Museum of the Bible
Dozens of pastors and faith leaders, mostly of black and white descent, discussed firsthand stories of racism and inequality during a dinner event spearheaded by Virginia megachurch Bishop Derek Grier at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
