Philadelphia, PA
Died: J. Delano Ellis II, Bishop Who Promoted High Church PentecostalismHe believed church renewal would come from ardor and order of Spirit-empowered African Americans.
New Museum Stakes Claim for the Bible in US History—Right Next to the Liberty BellFaith and Liberty Discovery Center traces Scripture’s presence at America’s founding and reminds visitors that “faith guides liberty toward justice.”
In Inner-City Black Churches: More Grief, Fewer Resources, Stronger FaithHow the pandemic concentrated pressures on small churches—and how the body of Christ is stepping up to help, one $3,000 grant at a time.
The Philadelphia Eagles Get the ‘God Squad’ TreatmentA reporter’s inside look at the team’s Christian culture repeats some characteristic flaws of evangelical writing on sports.
Died: Robert Shine Sr., Black Baptist Leader in PhiladelphiaThe pastor was “not a kingmaker” but called Christians to see social issues as God testing the church.
So Long New York: American Bible Society Heads to Philly(UPDATED) A year after putting its iconic building on the market, ABS exits the Big Apple after nearly two centuries.
American Bible Society’s New President Sees a Bible RevolutionRobert Briggs will oversee the launch of a Philadelphia-based Bible history center and continue to foster partnerships to accelerate global translations.
