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Christian leaders thankful the situation didn't become far worse

Austin bombings: Pastors unite in prayer

by Grace Thornton AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2018 (BP) – The spate of bombings in Austin that had everyone in the city on “high alert” may be over after suspect MarkRead More

The justices' decision in the case -- expected before they end their term this summer

High court leaves pro-life center supporters ‘hopeful’

by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, March 20, 2018 (BP) — A majority of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared receptive today (March 20) to arguments by pro-life pregnancy centers that a state lawRead More

Protestant churches may be a little more diverse these days.

Diversity & churches: Progress being made, study says

by Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, March 20, 2018 (BP) — Protestant churches may be a little more diverse these days. And that’s a good thing, their pastors say in a newRead More

Exorcists in demand? Baptists discuss demonic activity

by David Roach ROME, March 13, 2018 (BP) — Amid reports of increased demand for exorcisms among some Roman Catholics, resources by Southern Baptists are helping to clarify the Bible’sRead More

The organization keeps a tight grip on its members, according to former Scientologists.

Scientology set to launch TV Network

by Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, March 12, 2018 (BP) — The Church of Scientology announced Sunday (March 11) they’re launching the Scientology Network, which will debut today on several streaming services.Read More

InterVarsity Reinstated on Campus

Faith group regains campus status after suing college

by Diana Chandler DETROIT, March 09, 2018 (BP) — A Christian student group dispelled from a public university for requiring chapter leaders to be Christian has been readmitted. But attorneys sayRead More

WEEK OF PRAYER: Hope shining in East St. Louis

by NAMB Staff EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill., March 9, 2018 — East St. Louis is the home — and mission field — of Kempton and Caryn Turner. A native ofRead More

‘Under attack’: Campus ministries see changes ahead

by David Roach DETROIT, March 8, 2018 (BP) — With Wayne State, Harvard and the University of Iowa among the latest universities to take action against Christian ministries on campus,Read More

America's Preacher Meets America

Thousands pay respect to Billy Graham in U.S. Capitol

by Shannon Baker/Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware WASHINGTON, March 1, 2018 (BP) — On an uncharacteristically beautiful spring day, the calm before a Nor’easter storm, thousands of people waited patiently toRead More

A Southern Baptist at Wheaton College

Stetzer undergirds evangelism at Billy Graham Center

Ed Stetzer
by Art Toalston WHEATON, Ill., Feb. 26, 2018 (BP) — Ed Stetzer works amid the aura of Billy Graham each day at Wheaton College. Stetzer, a longtime Southern Baptist denominationalRead More