By Diana Chandler WASHINGTON (BP) – As America observed National Day of Prayer May 5, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee Chairman Rolland Slade exalted church and community leaders in San Diego at one of tens of thousands of local prayer events across the U.S. “In my keynote address, I encouraged believers to ‘Exalt the Lord’ wherever they were, because He … [Read more...] about ‘Exalt the Lord,’ Rolland Slade Exhorts on 2022 National Day of Prayer
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Christian Author Jen Hatmaker Argues Overturning Roe Will Harm Women—‘Reproductive Rights Belong to Women’
New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and mother of five, Jen Hatmaker, who has given advice to Christians about “Raising Jesus Kids,” as the title reads from her 2015 Christianity Today piece, shared this week that the possible “overturning of Roe is a shocking, unprecedented repeal of women’s rights, and it will not be the end.” Who Is … [Read more...] about Christian Author Jen Hatmaker Argues Overturning Roe Will Harm Women—‘Reproductive Rights Belong to Women’
SBC Cooperative Program Stage To Encourage a ‘Laser Focus’ on Unity, Generosity, Diversity
By Scott Barkley ANAHEIM (BP) – A drive toward unity in the Gospel and taking the Great Commission to the nations will permeate the presentations and discussion at the Cooperative Program Stage at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting, organizers say. “It will be an opportunity for messengers to hear firsthand reports about a variety of SBC missions and ministries, and ‘listen in’ … [Read more...] about SBC Cooperative Program Stage To Encourage a ‘Laser Focus’ on Unity, Generosity, Diversity
SBC Messengers Long Resolved To Overturn Roe v. Wade
By Timothy Cockes NASHVILLE (BP) – A leaked copy of a Supreme Court opinion that would essentially overturn 1973’s Roe V. Wade decision has prompted Southern Baptists to reflect on their pro-life history. The draft was originally published by Politico and was later confirmed to be authentic by Chief Justice John Roberts in a press release issued by the Supreme … [Read more...] about SBC Messengers Long Resolved To Overturn Roe v. Wade
John Cooper: Christian Left Is ‘Remarkably Silent’ on Good News About Possible Roe Reversal
Monday’s SCOTUS leak about the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade is “such huge news,” says Skillet frontman John Cooper, that he had to post a brief “Daily Coop” message even though he’s on vacation. In the video, also available on YouTube, the Christian musician wonders why believers he categorizes as part of the “Christian left,” who “are never quiet … [Read more...] about John Cooper: Christian Left Is ‘Remarkably Silent’ on Good News About Possible Roe Reversal