While a raucous election season might make a peaceful transfer of power seem unlikely, after the election Bible scholars urged prayer for a smooth presidential transition and thankfulness for that particular American tradition. Read…
Cuba after Castro
Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, who died Nov. 25 at age 90, is being remembered as both an unwitting catalyst of revival and an opponent of religious liberty. Castro’s death, said Southern Baptists with ties to Cuba, is unlikely to yield significant increases in religious liberty for the island nation until the fall of the communist government he inaugurated 57 years ago. Read…
A faithful way forward
“There is nothing wrong and everything right for Christians who live in the United States of America to pray for God to bless our country,” Steve Gaines said. The pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn., urged Christians to pray for the president, president-elect and others in leadership—whether or not one agrees with their views. Read…
The next president: Where they stand on the issues
Turmoil over leaked audio tapes and e-mails has detracted from the usual issues in a presidential election, but the issues still matter. Here, in their own words, is how Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump frame their positions on some of the country’s most pressing matters. Abortion Clinton: “Women’s personal health decisions should be made by a woman, […]
Salaries up, benefits down
Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist church staff members has exceeded the cost-of-living increase over the past two years. However, health insurance coverage continues to decline, according to the 2016 SBC Church Compensation Study. Read…