Bob Smietana is a national religion writer and freelance journalist. He has written for various publications, including Religion News Service, The Washington Post, and The Gospel Coalition. His work covers a range of topics related to religion, including abuse within religious organizations, leadership changes, and legal cases involving pastors.
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Bob Smietana covers a wide range of topics, primarily focusing on culture and society with an emphasis on religious organizations, lawsuits, church abuse, community development, and international relief efforts. His articles often involve legal policy regulation and government announcements.
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By: Mark Maynard, Michaela Classen, Karen L. Willoughby, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Aaron Earls, Bob Smietana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky Baptist Convention’s 187th Annual Meeting took place Nov. 12 at First Baptist Church Paducah with the theme of “Together for the Mission.”
Tony Campolo, a Christian minister and author, died Nov. 19, 2024, at age 89. (Photo by Bradley Siefert/Flickr/BY-NC-SA 3.0 via RNS)
(RNS) — Tony Campolo, an American Baptist minister and sociologist who spent decades trying to convince evangelicals and other Christians that their
(RNS) — Tony Campolo, an American Baptist minister and sociologist who spent decades trying to convince evangelicals and other Christians that their
By: Michaela Classen, Karen L. Willoughby, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Tony Campolo, Bob Smietana, Aaron Earls
Let’s face it: Pastoring would be a piece of cake if it weren’t for… well, people. As pastors, we’re often caught between the ideal of heavenly harmony and the reality of earthly entanglements. Staff squabbles, church member meltdowns, and that one deacon who always insists on singing solo—conflict is as much a part of ministry as potlucks and pews.
By: Michaela Classen, Karen L. Willoughby, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Tony Campolo, Bob Smietana, Aaron Earls
CLINTON, Miss. (BP) — Mississippi College will become Mississippi Christian University, a statement from the school’s board of trustees announced on Nov. 18.
By: Scott Barkley, Michaela Classen, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Tony Campolo, Bob Smietana, Aaron Earls
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Chris Turner, director of communications for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board since 2014, has been named editor of the Baptist and Reflector.
By: Chris Turner, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Tony Campolo, Bob Smietana, Aaron Earls
Have you ever considered that we could be thankful and never give thanks? Imagine having a heart full of gratitude but never expressing your thankfulness.
By: Brandon Porter, Chris Turner, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Tony Campolo, Bob Smietana, Aaron Earls
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Like many churches in the path of Hurricane Milton, Tri-City Baptist Church in Punta Gorda was hit hard. On Friday, Oct. 11, the morning after the storm, volunteers from the church began dry-out efforts from storm flooding. By Sunday, they were feeling tired and weary.
By: David Adams, Bob Smietana
For some churches, starting a dog park turns underused church property into a place for community. BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service, reports…
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