Broadcast TV news outlets never fail to cover extreme weather events like hurricanes. But all too often they cover these storms as isolated events, and rarely as evidence that the climate crisis is happening right now -- including how and...

Please read, and share with friends. It has since been adopted by the French and German Baptists. Leaders of the North American Baptist Fellowship and the Baptist World Alliance on Wednesday (June 3) issued a statement lamenting...

Pamela Durso began her leadership of Central Seminary on June 1. SHAWNEE, Kan. — The Rev. Dr. Pamela R. Durso began her first day as president of Central Baptist Theological Seminary on June 1.  Elected by the seminary’s board of trustees...

LANDOVER, MARYLAND, USA 6 JUNE 2020As the largest African American global missional community, Lott Carey has watched with horror the events unfolding across the United States and the world as people of all aged groups, racial...

Below is a statement released June 3 by the North American Baptist Fellowship and the Baptist World Alliance. It was signed by signed by NABF President Samuel Tolbert, BWA President Paul Msiza, NABF General Secretary Jeremy Bell, and BWA...

President Donald Trump holds a Bible as he visits outside St. John’s Church across Lafayette Park from the White House Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Part of the church was set on fire during protests on Sunday night. (AP...

Dear Pastor,I hope that you and all whom you know and love are safe, healthy, and well.We are in the second month of life during a global health crisis. While things are not what they used to be (nor do I think we will return to that...

Baptists and other advocates working to prevent predatory lending in Missouri are criticizing a legislative move that could undo local ordinances regulating payday loan institutions. Although many state legislatures across the country...

As more areas of the U.S. work through the phases of reopening following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, churches are faced with the weighty questions of whether to open their doors and, if so, how to maintain safe social distancing...

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Don't just launch another worship service; engage in the grassroots work of movement. V3 is part of a national groundswell of planters and practitioners that are seeking to recover the DNA that Jesus placed in his church 2000 years ago....

My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Grace and Peace be unto you. As we remain focused on our goals and the pursuit of wholeness, 2020 has not been without its challenges. The World Health Organization has labeled the COVID-19 (Coronavirus)...

The New Paths Indigenous Peoples Ministry Conference was held in Mississauga, ON on April 4-5, 2014. Rev. Paul Carline (CABC’s Director of Intercultural Ministries and CBM Strategic Associate) was one of the key organizers of...

There are a growing number of regular - if not daily - posts and encouragements from a variety of sources. David Hardage from Texas Baptist is one of them, and I encourage us to check-in....

Brian Ford shares with us how to keep connected during this time. Please note the title and theme of their main news: Engaging the Future with Hope Continuing Mission Work During COVID-19 You are probably wondering how the global pandemic...

 John Upton, David Washburn, and Chris Backert led a town-hall on May 19, specifically around regathering at this stage in the pandemic. Followed by a virtual church webinar on increasing technical skills. https://vimeo.com/420553310

Our President Samuel Tolbert was celebrated by his church with this billboard. And not only that, but I look forward to telling you about the anniversary car procession that went by the Tolbert's home next week.

As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, our collective impatience grows. The people of Judah spent 70 years in Babylonian exile without the Temple, but we’re not sure we can do Zoom church for more than two months. Brian Kaylor People...

A helpful resource from the Canadian Baptists of Quebec and Ontario By Sheldon Dyck, Pastor of Discipleship and Small Groups, Mississauga City Baptist Church (MCBC) One of my favourite things to do as a pastor of small groups is to...

… a photograph by Jeremy Bell If you have any encouraging pictures you'd like to share during this pandemic, please share them with us at jeremy@jeremyrbell.com

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(RNS) — Some states are beginning to lift COVID-19 restrictions, like releasing residents from stay-at-home orders, reopening retail and hospitality businesses with limited capacities, and even allowing elective surgeries. Research...

Here is one of our denominations, Churchnet in Missouri, describes how they are organized, and importantly describes what they offer and can do in relation to individual churches. — Jeremy Bell Our Mission, Vision & Values Our...

To gain a perspective of the church beyond coronavirus, watch Dr. Kevin Cosby and Dr. Sam Tolbert for a provocative, stimulating and informative presentation. The webinar was held on April 30, 2020 and a recording is available here. You...

People are growing more concerned about climate change. As they witness and experience impacts to their health, livelihoods and communities, they are increasingly looking for guidance on solutions from people in their daily...

The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations.  The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the conversation around stewardship and generosity in their congregations....

Ecc 3:5... A time to embrace, a time to refrain from embrace.

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