Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
September 15, 1648: The British Parliament approves the Larger and the Shorter Catechisms, now used by Presbyterian, Congregationalist, and Baptist congregations.
September 15, 1853: Antoinette Brown becomes the first female minister ordained in America.
September 15, 1963: In a racially motivated attack, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed, killing four girls. The sermon that day was "The Love That Forgives," based on Matthew 5:43-44.
The Just Life with Benjamin Watson
Unpacking the crisis facing Nigeria’s persecuted Church
Scripture speaks of death as an enemy Christ conquers—and the door through which we see God face to face.
Review
A new book acknowledges both categories as biblically valid—but insists on ordering them properly.
Antisemitic, racist texts show the need for spiritual and character renewal.
News
When paychecks and SNAP distributions stop, the food pantry line grows.
The prophet’s lesson is also ours: We must recover compassion for neighbor and enemy alike, or our words will be hollow.
Interfaith group uses projects and dialogues to push for greater religious freedom.
Weekly participation in ordinary church life isn’t flashy, but it is radical.