Tony Evans

‘Blessing of Elders’ lauds 7 Black Christian luminaries at Museum of the Bible gala

By Adelle M. Banks — June 24, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I believe the 21st century will see the Black church lead the way to hope and healing in a deeply divided nation,’ said the Rev. A.R. Bernard.

Tony Evans, Priscilla Shirer see Bible lessons anew in documentary of Holy Land trip

By Adelle M. Banks — November 12, 2021
(RNS) — ‘I've been five times, but the experience was like the first time,’ said Evans. ‘The reality of the living Christ coming through that location dominates.’

Tony Evans: On male leadership, grieving his wife and correcting Kirk Franklin

By Adelle M. Banks — April 6, 2021
(RNS) — Pastor Tony Evans of Dallas says ‘there is a lead role that God has called men to take and own, and we shouldn't shy away from that.’

Promise Keepers stages a comeback on screens instead of in a stadium

By Adelle M. Banks — July 31, 2020
(RNS) — ‘What seemed like a huge disappointment ended up being a huge blessing,’ said its CEO about a virtual event that organizers expect will reach more than a million men across 65 countries.

Kirk Franklin: ‘Kumbaya moments’ are not enough for better race relations

By Adelle M. Banks — March 8, 2020
(RNS) — Franklin said on TBN that ‘black and brown people in America are looking for the church to be a safe haven, but at times it isn’t always answering to that call.’

Funeral of Lois Evans, wife of Tony Evans, set for their Dallas church

By Adelle M. Banks — January 6, 2020
(RNS) — Though she was known mostly as the woman behind Evans, his church and ‘The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans’ broadcast, Lois Evans also served on the National Religious Broadcasters board.

Tony Evans: On his new Bible and commentary, Kirk Franklin boycott, wife’s health

By Adelle M. Banks — November 12, 2019
DALLAS (RNS) — The Dallas pastor says his new study Bible and commentary aim to foster ‘a well-ordered life in a chaotic world.’

Tony Evans: On his new Bible and commentary, Kirk Franklin boycott, wife’s health

By Adelle M. Banks — November 12, 2019
DALLAS (RNS) — The Dallas pastor says his new study Bible and commentary aim to foster ‘a well-ordered life in a chaotic world.’

After the shootings, Dallas clergy will pray, then advocate for change

By Adelle M. Banks — July 8, 2016
(RNS) One pastor will host a 'community conversation' led by young protesters to discuss advocacy for changes to “redo policing.”

Southern Baptist race summit calls for focus on reconciliation

By Heidi Hall — March 26, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) Russell Moore said the work of racial reconciliation isn’t just for people whose “bedsheets have eyeholes,” he said, referring to the Ku Klux Klan. It’s for articulate people whose racism finds expression in complex and indirect ways.
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