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Coalition spreading Gospel through heart language translations

IN THEIR OWN WORDS — In this file photo, Believers in an undisclosed location gather to study the Bible in their heart language. Three organizations including Southern Baptists’ International Mission Board (IMB) have pooled resources to offer Bible translations that heretofore unreached people groups can understand and use to further the Gospel. (Photo credit: IMB)

Coalition spreading Gospel through heart language translations

July 27, 2022

Editor’s note: Some names may have been changed for security reasons. UNDISCLOSED (IMB) — Bir Bahdur is a simple animal herder. Sometimes he works as…

Black leadership conference ‘powerful and personal’

PRAISING THE LORD — The Whosoever Will Choir consisting of members of several music ministries perform under the leadership of the music ministry of Colonial Church in Randallstown, Md., at the 2022 Black Church Leadership and Family Conference at Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina. (Photo credit: Aaron Earls)

Black leadership conference ‘powerful and personal’

July 26, 2022

U.S. House of Representatives moves to codify abortion

SWORN IN – Members of the 117th session of the U.S. House of Representatives stand for the oath of office on January 3, 2021. The House voted July 15 to pass two bills designed to protect abortion. (Photo credit: house.gov)

U.S. House of Representatives moves to codify abortion

July 18, 2022

First Webb telescope pictures producing ‘complete awe’

MILLION MILES AWAY – The James Webb Space Telescope has taken up its position one million miles from Earth and begun transmitting the farthest and clearest-ever images of the universe utilizing precision positioning, gold-coated mirrors, and multiple forms of advanced infrared technology. (Photo credit: nasa.gov)

First Webb telescope pictures producing ‘complete awe’

July 15, 2022

Americans believe religious liberty in decline

Americans believe religious liberty in decline

July 12, 2022

GuideStone, ERLC applaud
Senate’s passage of Clergy Act
DALLAS — The U.S. Senate passed the Clergy Act Wednesday (Sept. 30), which sends the legislation to President Donald Trump for consideration. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the act in April. GuideStone Financial Resources applauded passage of the bipartisan bill that would provide eligible ministers who previously opted out of Social Security with a limited opportunity to elect future participation in the program. If the president signs it, the Clergy Act will take effect in 2029. The Clergy Act was co-sponsored in the House by Republican Vince Fong and Democrat Mike Thompson (both of California) and in the Senate by Republican Katie Britt (Alabama) and Democrat Maggie Hassan (New Hampshire). “Our faith leaders give everything to their communities … across our nation,” Fong said. “They deserve financial security in return. The Clergy Act gives clergy members who previously opted out of Social Security the opportunity to re-enroll and take control of their financial future. I am incredibly proud this legislation passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support, and I look forward to President Trump signing it into law. Thank you to Senator Britt for getting this across the finish line. It’s a monumental step towards taking care of the people who take care of our communities.”