Judge Neil Gorsuch was confirmed Friday, April 7, by the U.S. Senate as the next justice of the Supreme Court. Gorsuch, 49, is known to be an advocate of religious freedom, as evidenced by his support for Hobby Lobby and other organizations that opposed—based on their religious convictions—healthcare legislation requiring their employee plans to cover […]
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Illinois clergy training mandate defeated
An Illinois Senate bill that would have mandated training for clergy has been pulled by its sponsor. The bill had raised concerns regarding First Amendment rights and religious liberty. Senate Bill 912, the Abused and Neglect Child Training Bill, mandated clergy be required to complete at least four hours of training each year to recognize […]
Gaines’s thoughts on America, Revival, and Young Leaders
Hear SBC President Steve Gaines’s take on America, revival and young leaders as quoted in the Baptist Press this February. Read…
Church sues Chicago; City tried to limit building use
An IBSA church has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Chicago, which is enforcing a zoning ordinance that won’t allow the church to purchase its building near the University of Illinois-Chicago campus. Read…
Southern Baptist Convention Leaders address conflicts
SBC leaders Frank Page and Russell Moore issued a statement saying they “fully support” one another, following several weeks of controversy surrounding Moore, president of the ERLC. Read…
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