Month: October 2019
He claimed the SBC had taken a "headlong plunge” toward allowing women preachers...
Accusing SBC of ‘caving,’ John MacArthur says of Beth Moore: ‘Go home’
by: Bob Smietana Oct. 19, 2019 (RNS) — Evangelical pastor John MacArthur, speaking at a celebration of his 50th year in pulpit ministry this week, weighed in on an ongoingRead More
The two-hour marathon barrier has finally been broken.
Kenyans see ‘hand of God’ in Kipchoge’s record-breaking marathon run
by: Roxanne Stone NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 17, 2019 (RNS) — The two-hour marathon barrier has finally been broken. As Eliud Kipchoge arrived back home in Nairobi on Wednesday (Oct. 16),Read More
This week SBC adherents watched in (near) terror as prominent Southern Baptist pastors... tweeted their approval...
Opinion: Trump-drunk tweets touting Paula White book reshape what we expect of SBC pastors
by: Costi W. Hinn Oct. 18, 2019 (RNS) — Once upon a time, evangelical leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention (and beyond) were an unwavering group. Touting the authority ofRead More
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Syrian Christians Brave Insecurity to Stay Behind and Help – Christianity Today
Preemptive Love’s Jeremy Courtney says despite the Turkey deal, “This crisis shows no sign of letting up, and we can’t either.” Source: Syrian Christians Brave Insecurity to Stay Behind andRead More
Scholar and minister Walter Kim, an expert on the theology of race, has been chosen as the next president...
National Association of Evangelicals names new president, diverse leadership
by: Adelle M. BanksOct. 17, 2019 (RNS) — Scholar and minister Walter Kim, an expert on the theology of race, has been chosen as the next president of the NationalRead More
The United States is steadily becoming less Christian and the number of people with no religion is rising.
Pew report: Older US Christians being quickly replaced by young ‘nones’
by: Yonat Shimron Oct. 17, 2019 (RNS) — The United States is steadily becoming less Christian and the number of people with no religion is rising. Those are the twinRead More
She expressed her profound appreciation to all those who have volunteered, donated, or contributed in some way to PADS...
Anne Engelhardt stepping down from leadership of Kendall County PADS with gratitude, graciousness
By Tom Siebert YORKVILLE, Ill., Oct. 15, 2019 —The first guest of Kendall County PADS was a 34-year-old recovering alcoholic and single mother of four. That was on the eveningRead More