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Kaine, Trump address faithful of different stripes

By Adelle M. Banks — August 11, 2016
(RNS) In a speech focused on faith and his fights for civil rights, the Virginia senator made a point of differentiating himself from the Republican nominee for president.

Baptist agency comes clean about ex-missionary’s trail of sexual abuse

By Timothy C. Morgan — May 10, 2016
(RNS) Now in his mid-80s, Donn Ketcham has never faced criminal prosecution or civil litigation.

2nd American Ebola patient arrives in US

By Doug Stanglin — August 5, 2014
(RNS) A small plane carrying Nancy Writebol, the second American Ebola patient from Liberia, arrived in the United States on Tuesday (Aug. 5), making a brief refueling stop in Bangor, Maine, en route to Atlanta and Emory University Hospital.

With 10 deaths so far this year, are Mormon missionaries safe?

By Tony Semerad — October 9, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Ten Mormon missionaries have died so far in 2013, far above typical levels. And while church officials insist the spike doesn’t represent a trend, it has raised anew the question: Is missionary work safe?

Photo Slideshow: A day in the life of a Mormon missionary

By Sally Morrow — September 26, 2013
While carrying out their mission, Mormon missionaries spend time studying, teaching and spreading their message door-to-door with strangers. See what an average day on a mission looks like for two women called to carry out their mission in Independence, Mo.

Dr. Livingstone, I presume? Missionary icon turns 200

By Trevor Grundy — March 19, 2013
(RNS) On the 200th anniversary of David Livingstone's birth, Christians are being reintroduced to one of the greatest missionaries and explorers of the 19th century. A new book, meanwhile, introduces a darker side to Livingstone's globe-trotting career and the corrosive effect it had on his marriage.

Missionary fellowship put big emphasis on the littlest converts

By Tim Townsend — July 10, 2012

WARRENTON, Mo. (RNS) "Ask at what age a Christian formed a relationship with Jesus Christ, and 85 percent will say before their 15th birthday," says Reese Kauffman, president of Child Evangelism Fellowship. The Missouri-based group spends $5 million on its international missions, focusing especially on children. By Tim Townsend.

Missionary mom returns home with unexpected ‘gift’

By Adriana Janovich — June 13, 2012

(RNS) Most international adoptions are arranged through licensed agencies. Becky Morlock's situation was different; her son was given to her directly by his biological mother, and the case left her stranded in India as a missionary-turned-mom for almost four years. By Adriana Janovich

Re-branding a religion is hard to do, and not always successful

By David Gibson — February 24, 2012

(RNS) Conventional wisdom in advertising and marketing agrees that as tempting as it is for the Southern Baptists to try to solve a missionary slump with a marketing campaign, religious groups -- like commercial businesses -- should think twice before undergoing a brand overhaul. By David Gibson.

Mormons confront ‘epidemic’ of online misinformation

By Tracy Gordon — February 1, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY (RNS)  "The problem is not so much the discovery of particular details that are deal breakers for the faithful; the problem is a loss of faith and trust in an institution that was less than forthcoming to begin with."

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