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.
Cracker Barrel to expand beer, wine and mimosa sales to hundreds of restaurants
While testing the new beer and wine menu, the company found mimosas to be a popular offering with the breakfast and lunch crowds.
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
Southern Baptists may enact changes tohold churches accountable and keeppeople in their pews safe at a June meeting in Birmingham, Alabama.
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.
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.
United Methodist decision: 3 takeaways from vote on same-sex marriage, LGBT clergy
United Methodists decided to uphold the church’s bans on same-sex marriage and LGBT clergy at a special session of the General Conference.