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Why Black Protestants and Evangelicals Still Preach Politics
Amid increasing polarization and shifting church trends, the black church continues to speak out on matters of justice.
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Black Pastor Candidate Withdraws After Controversial Vote at SBC Megachurch
First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida, continues to investigate whether Marcus Hayes’s rejection was the result of racial prejudice or preexisting turmoil following its previous pastor’s departure. - Nov 13,
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Tony Evans Becomes the First Sole African American to Author a Study Bible, Commentary Named for Him
Celebrating 50 years of historic ministry, the Dallas pastor discusses his advice to Kirk Franklin and how his new releases highlight the black presence in Scripture. - Nov 11,
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US Pastor Still Detained in India, Awaiting December Trial
Bryan Nerren “always knew the danger” of missions in South Asia but longed to see revival in Nepal. - Nov 8,
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Split the Cedars of Lebanon: Evangelicals Balance Prayer, Protest, and Politics in Ongoing Uprising
With a prayer tent going up in Beirut square, participants see a “spiritual dimension” to anti-corruption demonstrations.
Where Can a Pastor Find Church?Can those who lead congregations receive ministry from them as well?
Six Ways Pastors Struggle: You Are Not AlonePretending pastors don't struggle is a recipe for disaster.
The Faith Behind the CrownQueen Elizabeth’s belief is deep and sincere, says biographer Dudley Delffs, and Netflix gets it right.
Foothill Church and the Sanctity of Human LifeCan the government force a church to fund abortions?
Scripture and Neuroscience Agree: It Helps to Lament in CommunityThrough song, liturgy, and communion, the body of Christ inhabits the suffering experienced by its weakest members.
The ‘Self-Actualizing’ Spirituality of Søren KierkegaardHow the Danish philosopher takes an idea that’s congenial to modern ears and turns it upside down.
Oklahoma v. Baylor: Rivals on the Field, Partners in MinistryHow Saturday’s contenders brought Christ into college football.
Pentecostals and the PresidentWhy their prophets exalt Trump and Paula White pastors him.
One-on-One with Bryan Jarrett on Resourcing Rural America, Part 1We've not looked at rural as a mission field. We haven't seen it through missiological lenses.
My Journey from Castro to ChristAfter fleeing Cuba, my family was barely surviving. Then a California church gave us a new lease on life.
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