Religion

Project TURN is a unique program at Duke Divinity School that brings together divinity students and incarcerated individuals to study theology, ethics, and Christian history as equals, creating opportunities for mutual transformation and challenging traditional ideas about prison ministry.

The Southern Baptist Convention's vote to tighten its ban on women pastors has exposed a contradiction in Black churches, where women are often trusted to do the work of ministry but excluded from many of its highest positions.

The Baltimore Sun's misidentification of Pastor Antoine Burton as a crime suspect has sparked outrage among the city's clergy, Maryland elected officials, and local community leaders, prompting questions about newsroom safeguards, public trust, and the consequences of getting someone's identity wrong.

Jacob Green's documentary "Finding Fellowship" and book "Too Precious to Lose" tell the story of a historically Black community in Maryland that chose reconciliation over retreat and is now threatened by suburban development, while also paying tribute to his grandmother, Ida Pearl Green, who embodied the values of faith, service, and perseverance.

Bayron Wilson, co-founder of Urban Alchemy, is working to change the narrative around formerly incarcerated people by providing them with employment, housing, and other services, while emphasizing their value and potential.

A new national study of Christian donors found that while 95% of Christian donors surveyed said they aspire to give consistently, only about 30% currently meet that standard, despite economic uncertainty and inflation.

Black churches have traditionally been a source of spiritual guidance for Black Americans, but new research shows that many are now turning to AI chatbots for answers, raising questions about the role of technology in the church and the potential for algorithms to compete with pastors.

The Hampton University Ministers Conference will bring together thousands of pastors, theologians, and lay persons to discuss the future of the Black church, including artificial intelligence, younger clergy, women in ministry, and the challenge of remaining relevant in a rapidly changing culture.

Author Leslie Lee Sanders has released 'Ready to Listen?', a spiritual self-help memoir. The book urges marginalized women to speak up, trust their intuition, and find their voice, addressing years of societal silencing stemming from family expectations, publishing industry pressures, and prevailing political realities.

Voices of Truth, a student-led gospel ensemble from Florida State University, is taking Black sacred music beyond campus walls, blending ministry, outreach and performance while introducing new audiences to the traditions rooted in the Black church.