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Shopping center of first UK Chick-fil-A doesn’t renew lease after protests

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

GuideStone highlights compensation planning guide

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

DALLAS (BP) — As many churches enter budget season, they are seeking ways to stretch limited budget dollars to cover a myriad of good and God-honoring goals, including Cooperative Program giving …

Five healthy ways to run your church like a business

Monday, September 9, 2019

By Thom Rainer One of the most common responses we receive at ThomRainer.com is something like this statement: “You can’t run your church like a business.” Thom Rainer I get it. Our goal is to …

LABOR DAY: More than summer's end

Friday, August 30, 2019

By Todd E. Brady We celebrated our nation's 243rd birthday in July, and now we celebrate those who have worked to build our nation into what it is. While Labor Day may conjure good feelings of time …

'Save Chick-fil-A' bill headed to Texas governor's desk

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

By Diana Chandler AUSTIN, Texas (BP) — A religious freedom initiative dubbed the "Save Chick-fil-A bill" jumped its last hurdle in the Texas Legislature May 23 and is headed for Gov. Greg Abbott's …

GuideStone releases Ministers' Tax Guide

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

By Holly Taylor DALLAS (BP) — GuideStone Financial Resources has released its 2019 Ministers' Tax Guide for 2018 Returns, available now for GuideStone participants. BAPTIST PRESS The tax guide …

TMU’s business concentrations ranked most affordable nationally

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

By Jenny Gregory CLEVELAND, Ga. – According to the SR Education Group’s 2019 Most Affordable College list, Truett McConnell University (TMU) ranks as the 13th most affordable bachelor’s degree …

Truett McConnell will not sell Nike apparel

Friday, September 7, 2018

Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner speaks at the school's 2017 Faith and Freedom Celebration. TMU became the second college to end its professional relationship with Nike following the …

Pastor salaries not keeping pace with inflation

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE (BP) — Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist pastors and church staff has lagged behind the growth in the cost-of-living over the past two years. And health insurance …

Trustees authorize new Nashville location for LifeWay

Thursday, February 4, 2016

By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE (BP) — Trustees of LifeWay Christian Resources authorized the purchase of land and construction of a new corporate headquarters in Nashville and elected new board …

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Hundreds of journalists strike to demand leadership change at biggest US newspaper chain

NEW YORK (AP) — Journalists at two dozen local newspapers across the U.S. walked off the job Monday to demand an end to painful cost-cutting measures and a change of leadership at Gannett, the country's biggest newspaper chain. The strike involves hundreds of journalists at newspapers in eight states, including the Arizona Republic, the Austin American-Statesman, the Bergen Record, the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, and the Palm Beach Post, according to the NewsGuild, which represents workers at more than 50 Gannett newsrooms.

Pastors believe their primary role is getting people prepared for eternity, survey finds

BETHLEHEM, Ga. — Researchers from the Barna Group have identified stark differences of opinion about ministry between pastors and unchurched people in the communities they serve. “Eighty-four percent of pastors believe the church’s main role is to tell others about Jesus,” Barna said in an article published last week. “Non-Christians, on the other hand, think local churches should focus outward, providing practical help for people in their community.”

Hoskin wins another 4-year term as chief of Cherokee Nation, country's most populous tribe

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) — Cherokee Nation’s Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. won reelection to another four-year term as leader of the nation’s most populous tribe, according to unofficial results posted Monday on the tribe's website. Those results, which are expected to be certified later Monday by the tribe's Election Commission, show Hoskin won nearly 63% of the vote in the four-way race for chief.

Plane crashes in rural Virginia after flying over DC, leaving 4 dead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal investigators trudged through rugged terrain Monday in search of wreckage from a business jet to solve the mystery of why the plane veered off course and slammed into a mountain, killing four people. A day after the plane flew over the nation's capital, prompting the military to scramble fighter jets, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a brief update that the pilot and three passengers were killed and that the plane was “destroyed” in the crash.

Norfolk Southern is first railroad to give all workers sick time but all see progress in labor talks

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern became the first major freight railroad with deals to provide paid sick time to all of its workers Monday, but the other railroads are making progress with nearly 60% of all rail workers securing this basic benefit since the start of the year.

Vick, Fitzgerald and Suggs among stars on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 1st time

Michael Vick, Larry Fitzgerald and Terrell Suggs are among the college football stars who will be considered for induction to the Hall of Fame for the first time this year. The National Football Foundation released Monday a list of 78 players and nine coaches from major college football who are on the Hall of Fame ballot. There also are 101 players and 32 coaches from lower divisions of college football up for consideration.