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Baptist Women in Ministry Places Billboard in Orlando Ahead of SBC Annual Meeting
Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM) ensures women called to ministry are greeted at the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention with a message of affirmation.
PCA Pastor Suspended Over ‘Unwholesome Speech’
The Rio Grande Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) has reportedly suspended the Rev. Zachary Garris, a New Mexico pastor, over what it deemed “unwholesome speech.”
Pew Study Analyzes What Political Issues Churchgoers Hear from Clergy
Over two-thirds (66%) of U.S. adults who regularly attend religious services have heard their clergy speak about a particular sociopolitical issue.
Invested Faith Announces 19th Class of Fellows
Invested Faith announces its 19th class of Fellows, expanding a growing national network of faith-rooted social innovators working for justice and community transformation.
California Lutherans Press Legislators on Environment, Hunger, and Immigration Issues
On May 20, 2026, over 100 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) church members, students, professors, pastors, deacons and bishops from California participated in the annual Lutheran Lobby Day in Sacramento.
Fletcher Seminary Announces First Graduates
Fletcher Seminary has announced its first graduating class.
Good Faith Media Leads Zephyr Point Justice Conference
Zephyr Point Presbyterian Retreat Center, in partnership with the North Central California Presbytery, held its annual Justice Conference on May 11 through 14, 2026.
U.S. Views on Christian Nationalism Becoming More Solidified, Pew Study Finds
The share of U.S. adults who believe religion is gaining influence in American life has more than doubled in the past two years, according to a recent Pew Research Center study.
Muslims Left Out of ‘National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving’
Missing from the lineup, however, are Muslim faith leaders, and the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights advocacy group is pushing for that to change.
Faith Leaders Press Tarrant County DA on Death Penalty Practices
The power to decide whether to pursue the death penalty is among the most significant powers a person can wield.
Faith and Pro-Democracy Leaders Decry Supreme Court Decision on Louisiana’s Congressional Map
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down a congressional map in Louisiana that sought to balance unequal racial representation in federal elections.
Good Faith Media Announces ‘Sunday School Rejects’ Podcast
A new podcast on “purity culture” releases May 6.
John Fugelsang Tells Religious Freedom Summit Pope Leo XIV Is Making Trump Allies ‘Fight Jesus’
Being mad that a pope won’t endorse your war is like being mad that your doctor won’t endorse your cocaine habit.
United Nations General Assembly Captures the Performance of Narcissism on the Global Stage
Opponents of the resolution on chattel slavery take semantic issue with the superlative “gravest,” which is telling.
Excerpt | The Athlete Devotional: 40 Days of Spiritual Practice
‘The Athlete Devotional’ is available today from Nurturing Faith Books.
U.S. Views of Israel and Netanyahu Have Soured
This year, Israel’s favorability among U.S. adults dropped to 37%.
Perryman Warns Against ‘Performative Peace,’ Addresses TPUSA Event at Baylor Lecture
Skye Perryman urged Baylor to reject fear and “performative peace,” linking U.S. civil rights struggles to debate over a Turning Point USA campus event.
Gordon College’s New Graduate Program Addresses Critical Shortage of Mental Health Professionals
Gordon College announced a new Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling on March 18.
North Americans More Accepting of Gambling Than Global Peers
People in the United States and Canada are among the least likely in the world to say gambling is wrong, according to a recent Pew Research Center study.
Reclaiming Faith and Bodily Autonomy: SACReD Launches Nationwide Digital Outreach
A new campaign by SACReD targets Christian nationalism, encouraging people of faith to reconnect with traditions centered on dignity, moral agency, and care for neighbors.
Churches With Cuba Partnerships Call for Policy Shift Amid Blackout
Churches with long-standing partnerships in Cuba call for changes to diplomatic and economic policies.
Alabama Governor Grants Clemency to Death Row Inmate Sentenced for a Murder He Didn’t Commit
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey granted clemency to a death-row inmate who was sentenced for a murder he was not charged with committing.
Kate’s America: A Belarusian Grandmother and her Son’s Fight for Asylum
A Belarusian psychiatrist who once dreamed of the United States now watches her son fight for asylum seventy miles away.
Broad Coalition Seeks Clemency for Alabama Man Sentenced to Die for a Murder He Didn’t Commit
A coalition is seeking to prevent the execution of an Alabama man for a murder he didn’t commit.
Brett and Emily Mills, Skye Perryman Among 2026 Baylor Line Hall of Fame Honorees
The Baylor Line Foundation recognized leaders across several fields on Saturday, February 28, at its annual Hall of Fame Awards ceremony.
Invested Faith Announces 18th Class of Fellows Advancing Faith Rooted Social Innovation
Invested Faith Fellows are tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Gallup Releases Latest Data on LGBTQ+ Identity
Aside from age, political party identity is the strongest predictor of LGBTQ+ identity.
Maston Foundation honors Skye Perryman, Rosemary and Charles Wade
The T.B. Maston Foundation will recognize a defender of democracy and a couple who have dedicated more than six decades to Baptist leadership on February 26 in Arlington, Texas.
Pew Study Measures Public Sentiment on the Importance of Following the News
Less than half (41%) of U.S. adults believe keeping up with the news is either “extremely” or “very important” for being a good member of society.
‘Beating these lunatics was incredible,’ Trump Declares at National Prayer Breakfast
Donald Trump delivered remarks at the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast.