by Baptist Times Staff | Nov 13, 2012 | News
Baptists in Great Britain have welcomed the appointment of Rev. Justin Welby as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, citing his wisdom, mediation skills and commitment to mission. In a widely expected development, the current bishop of Durham was confirmed as the...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Nov 11, 2012 | News
Changes in political leadership were not the only leadership shifts occurring in the global community in November. Two new Christian leaders were chosen. A new Coptic Christian pope was chosen at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo, Egypt, in a televised service that...
by Brian Kaylor | Nov 8, 2012 | News
After months of campaigning and billions of dollars spent, Americans woke up Wednesday morning to a familiar political landscape. Although few changes will occur in the makeup of leaders in Washington, critical statewide ballots on issues like marriage, marijuana,...
by BWA Staff | Nov 8, 2012 | News
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has awarded $10,000 for flood relief in Nigeria after torrential rains killed more than 360 people, injured more than 18,000, caused widespread property damage and displaced more than two million people. The worst floods in five...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Nov 7, 2012 | News
“Justice is all about everyone having access to the basic necessities of life that serve their human dignity,” says a Catholic sister. Sister Simone Campbell is executive director of NETWORK, a national Catholic social justice lobby. As a principal...
by Brian Kaylor | Nov 6, 2012 | News
As Americans head to the polls today, watch the news as the votes are counted, and offer sighs of relief as the torrent of attack ads come to an end, Christians across the nation are gathering for communion. More than 750 churches in all 50 states and from 22...