While there are likely numerous theological differences between evangelical, Catholic and Black Protestant pastors, they share core convictions that aren’t as common among mainline pastors. According to the National Survey of Religious Leaders (NSRL) report, “Clergy who lead predominantly white mainline Protestant churches are much less likely to hold traditionally orthodox Christian beliefs than clergy in any other group... read more

All the small Illinois church wanted to do was be involved in missions. They prayed about it and prayed some more. Then, they sent two of their own to investigate partnerships with the International Mission Board (IMB)... read more

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — When Virgil Tillman, pastor emeritus at Springfield Baptist Church in Panama City, awoke in the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Jacksonville, the last thing he remembered was carrying a bucket of ice to his daughter’s house... read more

BETHANY, Okla. — The fourth annual meeting of the United Lao Southern Baptist fellowship took place on June 27-29 at Southern Nazarene University here. About 340 Laotians and guests — the largest group to date, President Patrick Sookaserm told Baptist Press — consisted of people from 34 churches in 12 states... read more