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White Christians think too many people see racism when it’s not there, new survey finds

By Bob Smietana — August 28, 2023
(RNS) — A new survey from Pew Research revealed once again how deeply divided religious Americans are when it comes to matters of race.

Study: Multiracial churches growing, but racial unity may be elusive

By Yonat Shimron — November 12, 2020
(RNS) — Diversity is a one-way street, the new study found. In nearly all cases, Blacks are joining mostly white congregations. Few whites join predominantly Black churches.

Wheaton mental health summit remembers Jarrid Wilson’s ‘legacy of hope’

By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 6, 2019
WHEATON, Ill. (RNS) — About 400 ministry leaders filled a sold-out auditorium at the Billy Graham Center for GC2: Facing Hard Truths and Challenges of Pastoral Ministry, focused on the topics of leadership, burnout and mental health.

Wheaton summit examines mental health and wellbeing for clergy

By Heather Morrison — December 6, 2019
(RNS) — A summit for pastors on ‘leadership, burnout and mental health’ comes after the suicide of a prominent church leader and mental health advocate.

Beth Moore’s ministry reignites debate over whether women can preach

By Yonat Shimron and Adelle M. Banks — June 5, 2019
(RNS)  — After suggesting on Twitter that she was spending Mother’s Day preaching at a church — though she did not use the word “preaching” — a crowd of prominent Southern Baptist men charged after her.

It’s high time white Christians listen to our Black brothers and sisters

By Jonathan Merritt — December 5, 2014
10 prominent black Christians share their emotional responses to Eric Garner situation. We should all listen to their pleas.
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