Southern Baptists elect Alabama pastor Ed Litton as president, as supporters hope he can prevent an exodus of minority members from the denomination.
Author: Holly Meyer, Nashville Tennessean
Vaccination or termination? Why this Tennessee caregiver would rather be fired
An East Tennessee woman says her religious beliefs compel her to reject a COVID-19 vaccination, but how do employers respond?
‘I am with you always’: Nashville pastors share messages of God’s hope, promise after Christmas Day bombing
Nashville pastors shared messages of God’s promise two days after a vehicle bomb shattered the peace of Christmas Day in the city’s historic downtown.
Southern Baptists confront the church’s history of racism and slaveholding. For some members, it’s not enough.
The cataclysmic death of George Floyd has pushed the Southern Baptist Convention’s racial reconciliation efforts back into the spotlight.
Southern Baptists approve changes aimed at expelling churches that don’t address sexual abuse
The Southern Baptist Convention, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, held its annual meeting in Birmingham, Alabama.
Southern Baptist Convention addresses sexual abuse, advance bylaw changes Monday
The Southern Baptist Convention can already expel a church over sexual abuse but new steps could make it easier to formally address abuse.
Sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches expected as major topic at annual meeting
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Christianity is trending in 2019’s country music hits, from Blake Shelton to Carrie Underwood
At least seven high-profile songs reference God or his son or wade into the spirit of Christianity.
Fellow writers, fans shocked and saddened by death of Christian writer Rachel Held Evans
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Clergy in Tennessee take a stand against slate of anti-LGBT legislation
The Tennessee Equality Project, which advocates for the rights of LGBT people in the state, helped organize more than 100 religious leaders.