Reports indicate increased cost of ministry, from homes to hires
NASHVILLE (BP) – Reports showing sustained increases in food and home prices alongside a cooling labor market highlight a continuing challenge for churches.
In their prayer orbit: Texas church stays in touch with members aboard the ISS
PASADENA, Texas (BP) – Providence Baptist Church has an elder making a mockery of the term “remote work.” Over the last several months Barry Wilmore has proven that long distances shouldn’t keep one from being an active church member.
Churches respond today, for the future after deadly Georgia school shooting
WINDER, Ga. (BP) – Area churches have canceled or altered normal Wednesday activities after a shooting at Apalachee High School left four dead and nine others taken to area hospitals with injuries.
Two stages, same guy: Pastor’s first comedy special available for audiences
ROSEVILLE, Mich. (BP) — Tim Steele feels at home in front of people. He knows about the subtleties of communication such as timing, knowing your audience and being aware of your surroundings.
First VBS in many years for Nevada church exceeds expectations
SUN VALLEY, Nev. (BP) – Larry Whitney spent much of his adult life getting cows to leave the herd. “Cutting,” as it is called, occurs for several reasons ranging from getting them to a veterinarian to preparing them for market.
Complaint filed in district court alleges unequal application of Johnson Amendment
TYLER, Texas (BP) – The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) association has joined a complaint alongside two churches – including a Southern Baptist congregation – calling for the Johnson Amendment to be declared unconstitutional.
Faceless, voiceless: Taliban laws regarding women bring calls for prayer, action
NASHVILLE (BP) — A new Taliban law restricting the rights of women even further has led to calls for prayer from Arabic church leaders as well as Afghans who have fled in recent years.
Zuckerberg letter serves as important reminder of free speech, freedom of religion
NASHVILLE (BP) — A letter sent from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reporting pressure from the White House to censor Facebook content should remind Christians that “nothing is truly neutral in the public square.”
Church opens doors in response to deadly Alaskan mudslide
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (BP) — It was around 4 p.m. on Sunday when Alan McElroy, pastor of White Cliff Church, had sat down with a cup of coffee at home. Then the power went out.
Following Grand Ole Opry invitation, Steven Curtis Chapman reflects on his career and the next chapter
NASHVILLE (BP) – When he was only 19 years old, Steven Curtis Chapman decided to follow George Jones.