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Baylor University President: Voters Should Ignore Candidates' Religious Affiliations
Kenneth Starr, president of the world’s largest Baptist educational institution, Baylor University, is urging voters to choose candidates based on who has the qualifications to be president, rather than on which, if any, faith group they belong to.
NFL Greats to Share 'Battle Scars' While Encouraging Men to Fight for What Matters
Former NFL stars Ray Lewis and Michael Irvin are scheduled to speak at the Mighty Men of Valor National Conference next week, and a conference organizer says they will not only share their successes but will also help men by sharing their struggles and "battle scars."
City Leaders Object to Church's Cross
It's a battle of Christians versus Christians in Brandon, Miss. where city officials oppose efforts by a prominent church to erect a giant cross because it violates a zoning ordinance. But the pastor of the church said elected officials are also afraid the cross might offend Muslims
Texas Man Hailed as Hero Says Holy Spirit Came Over Him While Shooting Church Gunman (Video)
The man who shot the Texas church gunman says the Holy Spirit came upon him in the middle of the gunfight.
Michael Brown's Parents to Address Police Brutality at UN Conference; Darren Wilson Indictment Decision Expected as Early as Next Week
The parents of late teen Michael Brown are scheduled to speak at an upcoming United Nations human rights conference in Switzerland and a grand jury indictment decision could come as early as next week.
So. Baptist Convention's First Black President Nominates Fellow New Orleans Pastor to Lead Denomination
A nominee for the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention who is not expected to be elected has stated that he is in the race because its "the right thing to do."
Pastor Robert Jeffress Says Atheist Bill Maher Is Wrong, Christians Are Under Attack in America
Pastor Robert Jeffress has hit back against HBO host Bill Maher's claims that Christians are not being marginalized in the U.S., by pointing out that Nazi Germany also did not send Jewish people to the crematoriums right away during World War II.
Obama Quotes Bible to Urge Americans to 'Step Up' Aid to Oklahoma Tornado Survivors
A week after tornadoes tore through Oklahoma and devastated the town of Moore, President Obama toured the area Sunday and urged all Americans to "step up" their own aid to help the affected people in recognition that "we're an instrument of his [God's] will."
Parents Must Stay on 'Offense,' Cite Bible When Talking to Kids About Sex, Pastor Says
A Texas pastor said it is better for parents to err on the side of telling kids too much information about sex at an early age, urging them to stay on the offense.
Alabama Megachurch Pastor Jimmy Jackson Retires After 53 Years in Ministry
Alabama megachurch pastor and former first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention Jimmy Jackson has preached his last sermon and will retire after a five-decade career in ministry.
This week in Christian history: Aimee Semple McPherson born, Criswell College, Chalcedon Council
Here are three things that happened this week, Oct. 4-10, in Church history. They include the birth of Aimee Semple McPherson, the beginnings of Criswell College, and the opening of the Council of Chalcedon.
5,000 to Attend Sold Out Exponential Conference on Planting Churches, Multiplying Leaders
Approximately 5,000 Christian leaders from many different denominations are going to Florida for a conference focused on helping to grow and plant new churches.
Pastor remembers former NFL player Barry Bennett and wife after son is charged with their murder
A memorial service took place at the Long Prairie Gray Eagle High School Thursday for former NFL linesman Barry Bennett and his wife, Carol, days after their 22-year-old son was charged with their murder.
'Experiencing God' Author Henry Blackaby Found Safe After Missing 29 Hours
Internationally known pastor and author Henry Blackaby, 78, has been found and is safe after missing for more than 24 hours in the Atlanta area, his family announced on its ministry website late Friday evening.
Robert Jeffress: Trump 'Most Consequential' Pres. Since Lincoln, #NeverTrump Will 'Shut Up Forever'
Pastor Robert Jeffress believes President Donald Trump will be the most "consequential" president since Abraham Lincoln in light of his opportunity to replace Anthony Kennedy with a solidly conservative justice on the Supreme Court.
RICO lawsuit against SBC Executive Committee dismissed
A civil lawsuit filed last year against the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee alleging that the church body mishandled abuse allegations has been dismissed.
