Ryan Blackwell Named Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO

Ryan Blackwell Named Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO

Pastor Ryan Blackwell has been selected as the next president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, marking a leadership transition for the publishing ministry of the Southern Baptist Convention. Blackwell currently serves as an executive and teaching pastor at the multi-campus Cross Church in Arkansas and will become the 11th person to hold the top leadership role at Lifeway.
  • Religious Liberty Commission Holds Final Hearing, ‘It Is Time to Set the Record Straight’
    The seventh session of the White House Religious Liberty Commission took place Monday at the Museum of the Bible, where participants examined the historical roots, current challenges and future direction of religious freedom in the United States. Led by Dan Patrick, the commission’s final hearing featured multiple panels addressing the development of religious liberty in America as well as ongoing debates over the legal concept of church-state separation.
  • Evan Lenow Elected ERLC President by SBC Trustees
    Evan Lenow has been unanimously selected as the new president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. The decision was made during a specially convened meeting held Monday in Nashville, where the ERLC board of trustees voted to install the leader to head the organization.

EEOC Files Lawsuit Against California Trucking Company Over Alleged Religious Discrimination

A California-based trucking company is facing a federal lawsuit after allegedly requiring a Christian driver to work on Sundays, ultimately leading to his resignation and prompting claims of religious discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against Blue Eagle Contracting, Inc., a Grass Valley contractor that delivers bulk mail for the United States Postal Service.
  • Evan Lenow Nominated as Candidate for ERLC Presidency
    Evan Lenow, an associate professor and author, has been put forward as the next president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. The ERLC announced Monday that its presidential search committee has selected Lenow, 47, as its nominee, with the board of trustees expected to vote on his appointment next month.
  • United Methodist Agency Supports Bill to Lift Ban on Sex-Change Surgeries for Minors
    An agency affiliated with the United Methodist Church has voiced support for federal legislation aimed at removing restrictions on cosmetic sex-change procedures for minors who identify as transgender. Julius C. Trimble, who serves as general secretary of the church’s General Board of Church and Society, released a written statement on Monday criticizing discrimination against transgender individuals.
  • UMC, SMU Reach Agreement to End Lawsuit and Preserve Relationship
    The United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University have reached a resolution that ends a years-long legal dispute over the university’s effort to separate from the denomination. SMU and the UMC South Central Jurisdiction said they had “reached an agreement that provides a clear framework for their relationship moving forward and affirms their shared commitment to the University’s mission.”
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  • Christian Group Launches Freedom Index Highlighting Anti-Christian Restrictions in Australia

    An Australian Christian advocacy group has introduced a new index aimed at documenting what it describes as increasing restrictions on religious freedom, particularly affecting Christians across the country. Speakers at the launch event argued that existing anti-discrimination laws are being used in ways that suppress Christian expression and limit the Church’s voice in public life.

  • Moody Bible Institute Reaches Settlement With Chicago Schools Over Student-Teacher Access

    Moody Bible Institute has reached a legal settlement with the Chicago Board of Education that will allow its education students to complete student-teaching placements in Chicago Public Schools after months of litigation. The agreement follows a four-month legal dispute between the Chicago-based evangelical college and Chicago Public Schools. 

  • Will Graham to Lead ‘Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope’ With 145 Partner Churches

    The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is preparing to host a major evangelistic outreach along the Gulf Coast, working alongside 145 local churches for an event called the “Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope.”

  • Rev. A.R. Bernard, Timothy Dolan Sworn In as NYPD Co-Chief Chaplains

    Rev. A.R. Bernard, founder of the Christian Cultural Center megachurch in Brooklyn, and former Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan have been sworn in as co-chief chaplains of the New York Police Department’s Chaplain’s Unit. The installation ceremony took place on Wednesday at One Police Plaza in Manhattan and was attended by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

  • More Than 100 Christian Universities Tied to Abortion Industry, Pro-Life Study Finds

    A new pro-life report alleges that more than 100 Christian colleges and universities in the United States maintain connections to Planned Parenthood or other entities associated with the abortion industry, with support for the organization rising nearly 20% since 2022. According to the report, 114 institutions — more than one in seven Christian schools — were found to have some form of relationship with the abortion industry or directly with Planned Parenthood. 

  • Global Methodist Church Surpasses 7,000 Member Congregations Worldwide

    A theologically conservative denomination formed in response to divisions within the United Methodist Church has grown to include more than 7,000 congregations, marking another milestone. The Global Methodist Church, which officially launched in 2022, announced the development on Wednesday in a post on its Facebook page, stating that it has “officially surpassed 7,000 churches worldwide.”

  • Heritage Report Proposes Church-Led ‘Marriage Bootcamps’

    A new policy report suggests that local churches could partner with government-supported initiatives to host marriage “bootcamps” aimed at helping cohabiting couples with children formalize their relationships through marriage, offering participants a potential financial incentive of up to $5,000. The proposal appears in a report released last month by the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation.

  • Illinois School District Sued Over Alleged Discrimination Against Christian Good News Clubs

    An Illinois school district is facing a federal lawsuit alleging that it unfairly restricted access for Christian Good News Clubs compared to secular student organizations. The legal complaint, filed Tuesday in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, Rock Island Division, accuses the Moline-Coal Valley School District of unlawfully excluding the religious clubs from equal participation in school-related activities.
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