⛪️ The newly formed Conservative Baptist Network worries America’s largest Protestant denomination is veering into political correctness and “woke” liberalism. But top Southern Baptist leaders see their fears as overblown and their organization as divisive. bit.ly/32mG7uf
🗳 Voters are weighing in on ballot initiatives in several states. CT takes a look at measures that could further restrict abortion in Louisiana and Colorado, as well state-level proposals ranging on sex ed to recreational marijuana. bit.ly/3kPVMZX
🙏 When will Christians be able to stop talking about racism, oppression, and greed? The doctrine of original sin can help us answer that question, writes pastor Chad Ashby. bit.ly/2HWvNSx
✝️ In a politically divided nation, some evangelical churches work to minister to red Republicans and blue Democrats. CT talked to the pastors of these “purple churches” to find out how they’re fighting the forces of polarization by proclaiming a gospel bigger than partisanship. bit.ly/380grqR
🗳 Voters are weighing in on ballot initiatives in several states. CT takes a look at measures that could further restrict abortion in Louisiana and Colorado, as well state-level proposals ranging on sex ed to recreational marijuana. bit.ly/3kPVMZX
🙏 When will Christians be able to stop talking about racism, oppression, and greed? The doctrine of original sin can help us answer that question, writes pastor Chad Ashby. bit.ly/2HWvNSx
✝️ In a politically divided nation, some evangelical churches work to minister to red Republicans and blue Democrats. CT talked to the pastors of these “purple churches” to find out how they’re fighting the forces of polarization by proclaiming a gospel bigger than partisanship. bit.ly/380grqR
🗳 Latino evangelical turnout in crucial states like Arizona and Texas this presidential election could mean the growing but nuanced demographic finally gets the political attention it deserves. bit.ly/2TXwEVC
☀️ Creation care advocates are getting practical: In Indiana, a pastor is pushing evangelicals to put solar panels on their roofs, and in Ohio there is a petition drive for pro-life support for clean energy. bit.ly/36bDsEN
🌿 Voters in five states cast their ballots to legalize marijuana yesterday, and majorities in Oregon and Washington DC decided to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms. Columnist Bonnie Kristian says it’s time to end the drug war to win it. bit.ly/2TYWOau
👠 CT interviews scholar Robert Covolo about why Christians are prone to overlook the theological significance of fashion. (Coming from two people who have spent the last few days in sweatpants… guilty as charged.) bit.ly/38dVCYV
🎙 As votes tallies come in and interpretations are forming, what do we know? What are we finding out? Join the news team on Quick to Listen to discuss the results of the election. bit.ly/38gpp3g
🎶 You wouldn’t know it from all the political focus on white evangelicals, but evangelical churches are more multicultural than ever. More than half of megachurches are ethnically diverse and some, citing the book of Revelation’s vision of praise in heaven, are pursuing global worship music. bit.ly/350MFQH
📹 This year marks the 20th anniversary of John Piper’s “Don’t Waste Your Life” sermon. Videos of his recent Liberty convocation remarks, reflecting on that missional message alongside pastor J. D. Greear, were removed by the university as a result of a post he wrote about the election. bit.ly/2U3pkrb
⛪️ A 23-year-old Louisiana man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for setting fire to three black Baptist churches. bit.ly/3p8lMmb
☀️ Creation care advocates are getting practical: In Indiana, a pastor is pushing evangelicals to put solar panels on their roofs, and in Ohio there is a petition drive for pro-life support for clean energy. bit.ly/36bDsEN
🌿 Voters in five states cast their ballots to legalize marijuana yesterday, and majorities in Oregon and Washington DC decided to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms. Columnist Bonnie Kristian says it’s time to end the drug war to win it. bit.ly/2TYWOau
👠 CT interviews scholar Robert Covolo about why Christians are prone to overlook the theological significance of fashion. (Coming from two people who have spent the last few days in sweatpants… guilty as charged.) bit.ly/38dVCYV
🎙 As votes tallies come in and interpretations are forming, what do we know? What are we finding out? Join the news team on Quick to Listen to discuss the results of the election. bit.ly/38gpp3g
🎶 You wouldn’t know it from all the political focus on white evangelicals, but evangelical churches are more multicultural than ever. More than half of megachurches are ethnically diverse and some, citing the book of Revelation’s vision of praise in heaven, are pursuing global worship music. bit.ly/350MFQH
📹 This year marks the 20th anniversary of John Piper’s “Don’t Waste Your Life” sermon. Videos of his recent Liberty convocation remarks, reflecting on that missional message alongside pastor J. D. Greear, were removed by the university as a result of a post he wrote about the election. bit.ly/2U3pkrb
⛪️ A 23-year-old Louisiana man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for setting fire to three black Baptist churches. bit.ly/3p8lMmb
🗽 Pastor Carl Lentz, the hip Hillsong NYC preacher who’s famously friends with Justin Bieber, has been fired and admitted to unfaithfulness in his marriage. bit.ly/3p40jKT
🏛 The Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the city of Philadelphia discriminated against a Catholic foster care agency because of the church’s teachings on sexuality. The decision could have broad implications for religious liberty. https://bit.ly/3p5u4Lu
📚 It’s the 100th anniversary of Abraham Kuyper’s death, and author Jordan Ballor argues he is a Christian thinker whose time has come: Kuyper, a Dutch theologian, journalist, and politician, has some important things to teach us about navigating a “society increasingly divided and opposed along ideological and theological lines.” bit.ly/2IaIRUs
🗳 Louisiana Baptists say their state has lived up to its reputation as the “most pro-life” in the nation by passing a constitutional amendment stating there is no right to abortion. bit.ly/3lhG0qU
🏛 The Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the city of Philadelphia discriminated against a Catholic foster care agency because of the church’s teachings on sexuality. The decision could have broad implications for religious liberty. https://bit.ly/3p5u4Lu
📚 It’s the 100th anniversary of Abraham Kuyper’s death, and author Jordan Ballor argues he is a Christian thinker whose time has come: Kuyper, a Dutch theologian, journalist, and politician, has some important things to teach us about navigating a “society increasingly divided and opposed along ideological and theological lines.” bit.ly/2IaIRUs
🗳 Louisiana Baptists say their state has lived up to its reputation as the “most pro-life” in the nation by passing a constitutional amendment stating there is no right to abortion. bit.ly/3lhG0qU
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CT has been reporting on the war in Ukraine for almost three weeks. Here’s a timeline of our news coverage:
🇺🇦 Facing imminent war, Ukrainian evangelicals preached peace the day before Putin dramatically escalated tensions by recognizing the independence of two separatist regions. https://bit.ly/3t3AHBV
🇺🇦 In the days ahead, as Russia invaded Ukraine, pastors stayed to serve, pray, and resist. https://bit.ly/3KG4AhN
🇺🇦 With Kyiv under siege, Ukraine’s churches persevered: “The whole church prayed on their knees for our president, our country, and for peace.” https://bit.ly/3J6YVRq
🇺🇦 Ukrainian American churches deployed praise as a weapon. https://bit.ly/3IbAHEs
🇺🇦 Hundreds of Russian pastors risked further persecution by calling on their leaders to “stop this senseless bloodshed.” https://bit.ly/35RmJKD
🇺🇦 As Russia bombed civilian areas such as the evangelical hub of Irpin, CT continued to hear from Ukrainian evangelical leaders who were committed to stay and help. One church member gave his life to save a fleeing family. https://bit.ly/3pXj5Wk
🇺🇦 Facing imminent war, Ukrainian evangelicals preached peace the day before Putin dramatically escalated tensions by recognizing the independence of two separatist regions. https://bit.ly/3t3AHBV
🇺🇦 In the days ahead, as Russia invaded Ukraine, pastors stayed to serve, pray, and resist. https://bit.ly/3KG4AhN
🇺🇦 With Kyiv under siege, Ukraine’s churches persevered: “The whole church prayed on their knees for our president, our country, and for peace.” https://bit.ly/3J6YVRq
🇺🇦 Ukrainian American churches deployed praise as a weapon. https://bit.ly/3IbAHEs
🇺🇦 Hundreds of Russian pastors risked further persecution by calling on their leaders to “stop this senseless bloodshed.” https://bit.ly/35RmJKD
🇺🇦 As Russia bombed civilian areas such as the evangelical hub of Irpin, CT continued to hear from Ukrainian evangelical leaders who were committed to stay and help. One church member gave his life to save a fleeing family. https://bit.ly/3pXj5Wk
We’ve also been sharing stories of resilience in the midst of tragedy, and reflections on how Christians should respond to the war.
🙏 Two friends, divided by borders but united by their passion for evangelism, brought a prayer meeting to tears as war raged.
https://bit.ly/3t0jQzY
🙏 A tiny but eager evangelical minority in Moldova has stepped up to serve evacuees from Ukraine.
https://bit.ly/3tTlL8u
🙏 CT asked European evangelical leaders to discuss how membership in the body of Christ should guide believers when their nations are at war. https://bit.ly/368OaiP
🙏 One pastor reported on his “bomb shelter ministry” in a Ukrainian town. https://bit.ly/3hYmoZ9
🙏 Go ahead. Pray for Putin's demise. The imprecatory psalms give us permission to push boldly against evil. https://bit.ly/3tN2CoN
🎵Plus, five Ukrainian worship songs for war and peace. https://bit.ly/3w0mgjZ
🙏 Two friends, divided by borders but united by their passion for evangelism, brought a prayer meeting to tears as war raged.
https://bit.ly/3t0jQzY
🙏 A tiny but eager evangelical minority in Moldova has stepped up to serve evacuees from Ukraine.
https://bit.ly/3tTlL8u
🙏 CT asked European evangelical leaders to discuss how membership in the body of Christ should guide believers when their nations are at war. https://bit.ly/368OaiP
🙏 One pastor reported on his “bomb shelter ministry” in a Ukrainian town. https://bit.ly/3hYmoZ9
🙏 Go ahead. Pray for Putin's demise. The imprecatory psalms give us permission to push boldly against evil. https://bit.ly/3tN2CoN
🎵Plus, five Ukrainian worship songs for war and peace. https://bit.ly/3w0mgjZ
🤝 Local Christian leaders in Ukraine are inviting readers to share in their ministries, Bible meditations, and personal struggles. https://bit.ly/3KByXWn
Christianity Today
The Wartime Prayers of Ukraine’s Evangelicals
Local Christian leaders invite readers to share in their ministries, Bible meditations, and personal struggles amid Russia’s invasion.
In the highest-profile statement yet of its kind, the leader of the Russian Evangelical Alliance has announced his “bitterness and regret” over decisions taken by his government. Will it be enough to rebuild bridges with fellow Ukrainian believers across the border? https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/march/russia-ukraine-invasion-christians-evangelical-apology.html
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Russian Evangelical Leader Apologizes to Ukrainian Christians
Carefully worded statement expresses solidarity with fellow believers and “bitterness and regret” over Russian “military invasion.”
Ukraine’s Evangelical Seminaries Plead for Help
“How much longer, Lord?” and “God, break the bones of my enemy” now equal hallelujahs as leaders ask for advocacy and assistance—and lament the silence of Russian Christians.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3u5JCCh
“How much longer, Lord?” and “God, break the bones of my enemy” now equal hallelujahs as leaders ask for advocacy and assistance—and lament the silence of Russian Christians.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3u5JCCh
Russian American Pastors Combat Propaganda in Their Churches
Tensions are surfacing among Slavic communities in the US, which have ties to both sides of the war in Ukraine.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Juzk4Y
Read in РУССКИЙ 👉 https://bit.ly/3ttRXk7
Tensions are surfacing among Slavic communities in the US, which have ties to both sides of the war in Ukraine.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Juzk4Y
Read in РУССКИЙ 👉 https://bit.ly/3ttRXk7
‘Ukraine Today, Taiwan Tomorrow’? Island’s Christians Warily Watch and Pray
Few Taiwanese churches are willing to speak out on China-related political issues, surprising believers who left Hong Kong. But all leaders are calling for peace-seeking.
Read more here.
(Also available in 繁體中文 and 简体中文)
Few Taiwanese churches are willing to speak out on China-related political issues, surprising believers who left Hong Kong. But all leaders are calling for peace-seeking.
Read more here.
(Also available in 繁體中文 and 简体中文)
Is It ‘Christian’ for Europe to Welcome Refugees from Ukraine but Not Syria?
Middle Eastern and European evangelicals assess the vastly different continental response and the Bible’s teachings toward the stranger.
Read more here.
Middle Eastern and European evangelicals assess the vastly different continental response and the Bible’s teachings toward the stranger.
Read more here.
US Will Accept 100K Ukrainian Refugees. Polish Pastors Face Millions.
Evangelical churches in Poland are transforming into care centers, and seeking more funds for heat and fuel.
Read more here.
Evangelical churches in Poland are transforming into care centers, and seeking more funds for heat and fuel.
Read more here.
What Ukraine’s Evangelical Women Want Known About Russia’s War
From preparing food to making Molotov cocktails, Christian women are contributing to resistance efforts. Some fear the divide between those who stayed and those who fled.
Read more here.
From preparing food to making Molotov cocktails, Christian women are contributing to resistance efforts. Some fear the divide between those who stayed and those who fled.
Read more here.
How Bread Became Engrained in Ukrainian Christian Life
In the breadbasket of Europe, ministries are bringing loaves for hungry bodies and spiritual nourishment for the soul.
Read more here.
In the breadbasket of Europe, ministries are bringing loaves for hungry bodies and spiritual nourishment for the soul.
Read more here.
Pysanky and Prayer: US Churches Use Ukrainian Easter Eggs for Solidarity
Though US churches are trying out the art of making pysanka, Ukrainian Christians say it is not a religious tradition.
Read more here.
Though US churches are trying out the art of making pysanka, Ukrainian Christians say it is not a religious tradition.
Read more here.
Bucha Evangelical Leader Sees Russian Atrocities, Looks for God’s Hand
His home looted by retreating soldiers, Ukrainian seminary president Ivan Rusyn describes the spiritual impact of Christians serving amid death and devastation.
Read more here.
His home looted by retreating soldiers, Ukrainian seminary president Ivan Rusyn describes the spiritual impact of Christians serving amid death and devastation.
Read more here.
What Russian War Criminals Teach Us About Excusing Evil
Blurring the line between good and evil happens in all human hearts.
Read more here.
Blurring the line between good and evil happens in all human hearts.
Read more here.