Bethany Christian Services Strengthens Faith Requirements for Employees and Foster Families

Bethany Christian Services Strengthens Faith Requirements for Employees and Foster Families

Bethany Christian Services has announced a renewed commitment to its evangelical Christian identity, with its board approving measures aimed at strengthening the organization’s faith-based standards for both employees and foster care partners. The Michigan-based nonprofit said its Board of Directors voted to clarify and reinforce the ministry’s Christian beliefs through an updated Statement of Faith and Belief.
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    The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has joined a large group of federal lawmakers in urging the Trump administration to reinstate a policy designed to prevent Title X family planning funds from benefiting organizations connected to abortion services. 159 members of Congress, including several Southern Baptist lawmakers, have joined the effort to restore the Protect Life Rule.
  • Biola University to Integrate Phoenix Seminary Into Talbot School of Theology
    Biola University has announced plans to bring Phoenix Seminary under its academic umbrella. The Southern California-based Christian university revealed Wednesday that its Board of Trustees unanimously approved a proposal to acquire the donated assets of Phoenix Seminary and incorporate the institution into Biola’s Talbot School of Theology.

Southern Baptist Children’s Home Launches Seminary Tuition Program for Houseparents

A Southern Baptist children’s ministry in New Mexico has introduced a new initiative that will cover seminary education costs for houseparents serving in its residential care program. New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home recently approved the tuition assistance effort and has already begun.
  • Mohler to Introduce SBC Constitutional Amendment Reinforcing Ban on Female Pastors
    Albert Mohler Jr. has announced a renewed effort to formally reinforce the Southern Baptist Convention’s position against female pastors by introducing a proposed constitutional amendment at next month’s SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
  • Open Doors Days Draws 9,000 in Germany for Stories of Faith Under Persecution
    A North Korean pastor who survived hunger and forced labor told thousands of German Christians that the Kim dynasty is nearing its end — one of several firsthand accounts of persecution that shaped a three-day gathering in southwestern Germany this month. Around 9,000 people attended Open Doors Days in Karlsruhe from May 14–16, according to a press release from Open Doors Germany.
  • SBC Expects Nearly 20,000 Attendees for Major Annual Gathering in Orlando
    The Southern Baptist Convention is anticipating one of its biggest meetings in recent years as approximately 20,000 people are expected to travel to Orlando for next month’s annual convention. This year’s SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors’ Conference will take place June 7–10 at the Orange County Convention Center, drawing church leaders, messengers and members from across the country.
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  • ERLC’s Project Delivers 100th Ultrasound Machine to North Carolina Pregnancy Center

    The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, through its Psalm 139 Project, delivered its 100th ultrasound machine to a pregnancy resource center in North Carolina. The ultrasound equipment was presented to Mercy House Pregnancy Resource Center in Elizabethtown during a dedication event.

  • South Korea: Seminar marks 100th anniversary of ‘Theology of Hope’ theologian Jürgen Moltmann

    An academic seminar commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Jürgen Moltmann was held on May 8 in Seoul, South Korea, shedding renewed light on his theology, life and influence on the Korean church and the global theological community.

  • Pastors Feel More Equipped for Ministry but Report Declining Job Satisfaction, Study Finds

    A new study suggests that while pastors are experiencing better mental and emotional health than in the past, many are becoming less satisfied with their roles in ministry. Since 2015, the percentage of pastors who feel unprepared for their responsibilities has steadily declined, with a notable drop in recent years.

  • Ruben Saenz Jr. Elected President of United Methodist Council of Bishops

    Ruben Saenz Jr. has been named the new president of the United Methodist Church Council of Bishops, succeeding Tracy S. Malone. The leadership transition took place during the council’s spring meeting in Washington, D.C., where Saenz was formally installed. Malone concluded her term last Friday and will now continue to serve in an advisory capacity as the immediate past president.

  • Saint Augustine’s University to File for Bankruptcy, Halt Accreditation Battle

    A historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina, affiliated with The Episcopal Church, has announced plans to file for bankruptcy while ending its efforts to retain accreditation. Saint Augustine’s University said it will move forward with a voluntary Chapter 11 filing as part of a broader effort to stabilize its financial situation and restructure operations.

  • Poll Finds Strong Support for Off-Campus Religious Instruction During School Hours

    A new poll indicates that many parents and teachers across the United States are increasingly supportive of allowing students to participate in voluntary religious instruction off campus during the school day, particularly as concerns about student mental health continue to grow.

  • Lost Pages of Apostle Paul’s Letters Recovered, Offering Insight Into Early Christian Scripture

    An international team of scholars has uncovered dozens of previously lost pages from one of the earliest New Testament manuscripts, providing new understanding of how early Christians engaged with biblical texts. The project, led by the University of Glasgow, successfully recovered 42 missing pages from Codex H, a sixth-century Greek manuscript containing the writings of Paul the Apostle, according to a university announcement.

  • 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.
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