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Baptist families forced from homes, church in Mexican villages

HIDALGO, Mexico (BP) – Nearly 150 Baptists have fled their homes in Mexico after village leaders persecuted them because of their faith, cutting essential services and blocking entry, CSW reported April 30.

Survey reveals Gen Z attitudes about Israel and Hamas

Protests on U.S. college campuses opposing Israel’s continuing military campaign in Gaza reflect the views of a significant minority of Gen Z voters, a recent online survey revealed.

Nashville churches step up to care for nations in their backyards

NASHVILLE (BP) – Brett pulled up to the unassuming farmhouse situated in the rolling hills of Tennessee with a box of winter supplies and clothes donated by local churches. He expected a language barrier with the Arabic speakers. The residents of the house were Egyptians who trace their Christian roots to the first century.

Church leaders in Kenya give qualified support for plan to close orphanages

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) – Amid a growing push among child welfare organizations to reunite families rather than keep children in institutional homes, Kenyan authorities are set to adopt a new national program that will phase out traditional orphanages over the next decade.

‘Kumbaya’: ‘Come over to Haiti and help us, Oh Lord,’ as crisis enters third month

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (BP) – “Kumbaya,” the Negro spiritual pleading with the Lord to come and bless the oppressed, filled the sanctuary of Parkridge Baptist Church at a prayer service for Haiti, its capital paralyzed by gang violence.

NEWS DIGEST: Georgia youth pastor arrested; Florida pastor back in custody; Texas church, SBC named in suit

Georgia youth pastor charged with felony; Fugitive former pastor back behind bars; Texas church, SBC named in abuse-related lawsuit.

United Methodists vote to restructure worldwide church

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (RNS) — The top legislative body of the United Methodist Church passed a series of measures Thursday (April 25) to restructure the worldwide denomination to give each region greater leeway in tailoring church life to its own customs and traditions.

States sue to block U.S. rule including abortion in maternity-related leave

WASHINGTON (BP) – A coalition of 17 states that outlaw abortion is suing the federal government for naming employee leave for elective abortions as a benefit of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

West Virginia church issues statement of support for member and student-athlete affected by transgender case

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (BP) – A young member of a Southern Baptist church is involved in a West Virginia case about a transgender student and athletics that could have national ramifications.

As pro sports goes all-in on gambling, society is left to count the true cost

NASHVILLE (BP) – “Welcome to the 2027 NFL Draft! We’re coming to you from the Caesar’s Sportsbook Stage, courtesy of BetMGM, with additional commentary from the DraftKings desk back in the studio. But as we watch the FanDuel blimp circling above the festivities, we first have this word from Genius Sports, the exclusive sports betting data provider of the NFL.”