Al Mohler Renews Push for SBC Ban on Female Pastors

Al Mohler Renews Push for SBC 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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  • 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.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson, Christian Leaders Launch Weeklong Bible Reading in D.C.

    Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., was 12 years old when he realized that the promises of Scripture are "so true." His father, James, a firefighter, was “involved in an explosion in the line of duty” that left him with third-degree burns on 80% of his body.

  • 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.

  • Global Methodist Church Appeals Nigerian Ruling Favoring UMC Over Church Registration and Assets

    The Global Methodist Church has moved to challenge a Nigerian court decision in an ongoing legal dispute with the United Methodist Church over registration status and control of church resources. Bishop John Pena Auta announced that the denomination had filed an appeal with Nigeria’s Court of Appeal in Abuja and requested an injunction to halt enforcement of the lower court’s ruling.

  • 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.
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