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Whatever you believe about women holding leadership roles in the church, all women in ministry have needs that are easy to overlook. This was a point Kristen Padilla emphasized in a recent interview on the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. “​​Women are discipling women in the church,” said Padilla. “Whether we like it or not, they’re writing books, … [Read more...] about Women in Ministry Need More Than To Be Told They Can’t Be Pastors, Says Kristen Padilla

Bart Barber, who serves as pastor for First Baptist Church in Farmsville, Texas, is expected to accept a nomination for SBC president from SBC Pastors’ Conference president Matt Henslee at the annual meeting of the denomination in June.  Since his candidacy was announced on April 7, Barber has emphasized civility among Southern Baptists and has even begun … [Read more...] about SBC Presidential Candidate Bart Barber Responds to ‘Wild Accusations’; Shares Thoughts on CRT, Vision for Peacemaking

(The Christian Post) The United Methodist Church’s highest court has affirmed the striking down of parts of a resolution passed by a regional body that called for the ordination of non-celibate homosexuals. The UMC Dakotas Annual Conference narrowly passed a resolution last year that, among other things, demanded that the Board of Ordained Ministry ignore the denomination’s … [Read more...] about UMC High Court Affirms Decision To Strike Down Attempt To Allow Non-celibate LGBT Clergy

When the Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County, Colo., last December, 26 of those belonged to families who attend Louisville’s Ascent Community Church. That includes the home of Lead Pastor Bill Stephens, who’s spent the past few months coming to terms with the losses. As the congregation gathered for worship yesterday, Stephens … [Read more...] about Daffodils Amid Destruction: Pastor Who Lost House in Colo. Fire Shares Easter Hope