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Voices: Genius founding U.S. upon freedom not Christianity

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Eric Black

Christian nationalism? Many think it mere patriotism. Christian nationalism has evolved in the last 20 years into a fight, mostly from the left, where the term is now a pejorative in the fight against a kind of Christian imperialism. On the far left, the 1619 Project controversially claims a racial root to America’s origins. On the far right, several try to force-feed a false Christian foundation to the United States.
Commentary: Supporting religious freedom part of God’s mission

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Eric Black

“Can you explain how your work contributes to evangelism?”This is a question I often hear when I share about our work supporting international religious freedom. It reveals an assumption—that advocacy and evangelism are separate disciplines, and that the latter is the calling of the church. This is far from accurate. I believe defending religious freedom is part of the mission of God. Throughout Scripture and church history, the growth of the church often has been accompanied by persecution.
Ariel Martinez nominee for BGCT second vice president

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Ken Camp

Ariel Martinez, lead pastor of Del Sol Church in El Paso, will be nominated for second vice president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. David Lowrie, currently pastor of First Baptist Church in Decatur and soon to be dean of the School of Christian Studies at Howard Payne University, plans to nominate Martinez during Texas Baptists’ annual meeting in Abilene. “Ariel is a gifted young leader who has demonstrated a commitment to cooperation,” said Lowrie, a past president of the BGCT.
Evangelical Johnnie Moore named chair of Gaza aid group

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Ken Camp

(RNS)—American evangelicals, driven by a biblical vision to protect Israel, have long been integral to U.S. diplomacy in the Holy Land. Now, they have another player on the team. Johnnie Moore, the evangelical public relations executive with deep ties in the Middle East, was appointed chairman of the embattled Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on June 3.
RA Camp means outdoor activities and the gospel

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Ken Camp

LINDALE—The boys throw tomahawks, shoot rifles and practice archery skills. That’s all part of Royal Ambassadors Camp, but it’s more. Royal Ambassador Camp “is a generational training facility for godly men,” said Ed Tunnell from First Baptist Church in Hawkins. (Texans on Mission Photo)“This camp is a generational training facility for godly men,” said Ed Tunnell from First Baptist Church in Hawkins.
Walter Brueggemann, influential biblical scholar, dies at 92

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Ken Camp

(RNS)—Walter Brueggemann, one of the most widely respected Bible scholars of the past century, died June 5 at his home in Michigan. He was 92. The author of more than 100 books of theology and biblical criticism, Brueggemann was professor emeritus of Old Testament studies at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga., until his retirement in 2003. His specialty was the Hebrew Bible and especially the Hebrew prophets, and his books were aimed primarily at clergy and church leaders.
Court sides with Catholic Charities in religious liberty case

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Ken Camp

WASHINGTON (BP)—The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled a Catholic benevolent ministry qualifies for a tax exemption granted to churches. The June 5 decision says the Catholic Charities Bureau and its subsidies are eligible to enroll in the Wisconsin Bishops’ Church Unemployment Pay Program. Plaintiffs argued the bishop’s program is more efficient, less costly and provides the same benefits as the state’s unemployment insurance program.
Voices: Brueggemann: Sacred, salty and still speaking

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Eric Black

Today, we give thanks for the life of Walter Brueggemann—one of the most sacred and salty voices the church ever has known. His death today marks the end of a remarkable earthly journey, but his words, his courage and his prophetic witness will live on far beyond his years. For me, The Prophetic Imagination was the beginning. It was the first of his works I encountered, handed to me by faithful professors at Baylor University in the early 1990s.
Editorial: Southern Baptists’ religious freedom puzzle

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Eric Black

Southern Baptists will practice their religious freedom June 8-11 by gathering in downtown Dallas for their annual meeting. They will visit exhibits and friends, hear reports and sermons, celebrate mission and ministry, and conduct business. Adopting resolutions will be part of that business. At least one of the proposed resolutions contains a puzzle for religious freedom. Eight resolutions have been proposed for consideration during the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting.
SBC to vote on plan emphasizing trustee governance

3 weeks ago | baptiststandard.com | Ken Camp

NASHVILLE (BP)—The newly proposed business and financial plan going before Southern Baptist Convention messengers for a vote next week aims to offer clarity while leaning on trustee governance of SBC entities, said Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg. SBC Executive Committee President and CEO Jeff Iorg gives an address to Executive Committee members, Feb. 17. (BP Photo / Brandon Porter)“Those entity leaders have been involved in creating the new plan and support its adoption,” he said.