Al Mohler Warns ‘Confusion’ Over Pastor Role Poses Threat to SBC’s Future

R. Albert Mohler Jr. is cautioning that ongoing disagreement within the Southern Baptist Convention over who qualifies as a pastor could jeopardize the denomination’s future if left unresolved. Mohler said the issue has reached a critical stage.
Global Baptism Movement Expands as Churches Prepare for “Baptize the World” Event

Global Baptism Movement Expands as Churches Prepare for “Baptize the World” Event

A large-scale baptism initiative is gaining global momentum after a California-based ministry that previously baptized thousands announced plans for an international gathering. The organization Baptize California, led by Pastor Mark Francey of the Oceans Church, revealed it will host a worldwide event titled “Baptize the World” on May 24.
  • Texas Baptists Reconsider Baylor Ties Amid Concerns Over LGBT-Themed Campus Event
    Texas Baptists Reconsider Baylor Ties Amid Concerns Over LGBT-Themed Campus Event
    The Baptist General Convention of Texas has begun a formal review of its long-standing relationship with Baylor University following concerns about a student-led campus event featuring LGBT advocates. Executive Director Julio Guarneri told members that the university-sanctioned event conflicts with the convention’s theological stance.
  • 48% of UK Christians Increasingly Uneasy as Public Expression Becomes More Difficult
    48% of UK Christians Increasingly Uneasy as Public Expression Becomes More Difficult
    Christians in the United Kingdom say they remain largely free to practice their faith, but many are increasingly uneasy about cultural changes that they believe are making public expression more difficult, according to a new report. Findings show that more than 88% of Evangelicals believe they can openly practise their faith.
  • Supreme Court to Weigh Whether Christian Schools Can Join State Pre-K Program
    Supreme Court to Weigh Whether Christian Schools Can Join State Pre-K Program
    The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether two Catholic schools in Colorado were improperly excluded from a state-funded preschool initiative due to their religious beliefs on LGBT-related issues. The Court granted certiorari in the case, taking up the question of when the government may bar religious organizations.