Scott Barkley is a national correspondent whose work has been featured in publications such as The Pathway, Kentucky Today, Investing.com, Baptist Standard Publishing, and Crossmap.com. With a focus on faith-based topics, Scott brings insightful reporting and analysis on issues related to religion, ministry, and social issues.
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Scott Barkley's coverage predominantly centers on topics related to Christianity, church, prayer, Bible study, and religious freedom. His focus is primarily on culture & society, government & politics, and family & relationships.
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By: John Pratt, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Michael Whitehead
NASHVILLE (BP) – This weekly Bible study appears in Baptist Press in a partnership with Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Through its Leadership and Adult Publishing team, Lifeway publishes Sunday School curricula and additional resources for all age groups.
By: John Pratt, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Michael Whitehead
Most Americans pray, and many pray every day; but what do we pray about? Not surprisingly, according to Lifeway research, 74 percent of Americans pray for their own needs and difficulties. Predictably, most people pray for their own problems, since troubles and challenges are common to everyone.
By: Beverly Combs, Kie Bowman, John Pratt, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Michael Whitehead
For the third consecutive year, volunteers from First Baptist Church in Garland will travel to eastern Europe to bring Christmas joy to Ukrainian refugee children.
By: Kie Bowman, John Pratt, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler
BELTON, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor welcomed former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as the featured speaker for the 2024 McLane Lecture Nov. 6. Perry spoke to the crowd of UMHB students, faculty, staff and special guests about his faith and life in public service.
By: Scott Barkley, Kie Bowman, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Rick Perry
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By: Kathy Radcliff, Scott Barkley, Kie Bowman, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Rick Perry
NETTIE, W.Va. (BP) – A former pastor of at least two Southern Baptist churches in West Virginia faces dozens of sexual abuse related charges.
By: Jeremy McKnight, Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Diana Chandler, Tessa Redmond, Laura Erlanson
Over the last several years during the Advent and Christmas seasons, I have noticed that churches seem to be singing traditional Christmas carols less and less. I’m not sure what all the reasons may be, and I’m certainly not attempting to impugn the motives of those who choose the songs. But I do believe it’s unfortunate for us if we hear familiar carols more in the shopping mall than we do in the local church.
By: Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Justin Wainscott, Diana Chandler, Tessa Redmond, Laura Erlanson
ISAAN, Thailand – Noei was a housekeeper for an International Mission Board worker in Bangkok, Thailand, for many years when she accepted Christ as her Savior.
By: Scott Barkley, Tom Strode, Tobin Perry, Justin Wainscott, Diana Chandler, Tessa Redmond, Laura Erlanson
Lisa Hamilton fue de tienda en tienda buscando tarjetas que representaran la historia de la Navidad, pero no pudo encontrar ninguna en el país del sudeste asiático donde ella y su esposo Steve prestan servicio. Encontró unas bonitas tarjetas navideñas en 3D de Papá Noel y sus renos y decidió que le servirían. Compró suficientes para enviar una a cada iglesia de su cartera de Church Connections (Conexiones con las iglesias).
By: Scott Barkley
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BP) — Buddy heaters, blankets, and winter clothing are among the items being distributed by Baptists to those dealing with western North Carolina’s first cold blast of the season amid recovery from Hurricane Helene.
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