Melody Maxwell
@melodymaxwell.bsky.social
Professor, Acadia Divinity College
I’m pleased to have a chapter in this important volume.
Our Oxford Handbook of Baptist Studies that had its USA release last month is now available for 30% discounted from the list price. Use promotion code AUFLY30.
September 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I’m pleased to have a chapter in this important volume.
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Today’s issue of A Public Witness treks to The Six to cover the recent gathering of the Baptist World Alliance, where faith leaders from around the globe gathered to discuss Christian Nationalism, Indigenous justice, domestic violence, and more.
Global Baptists Meet in Toronto to Work for Justice and Peace
Most times when the World Cup rolls around, I find myself gathering for a week with Baptists from around the world.
publicwitness.wordandway.org
July 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Today’s issue of A Public Witness treks to The Six to cover the recent gathering of the Baptist World Alliance, where faith leaders from around the globe gathered to discuss Christian Nationalism, Indigenous justice, domestic violence, and more.
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France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week. n.pr/43Sebxt
A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week.
n.pr
June 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM
France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week. n.pr/43Sebxt
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A pastor who thinks Southern Baptists are too liberal and says the denomination's abuse crisis was a hoax - was just elected president of the nation's largest Protestant denomination
religionnews.com/2026/06/09/w...
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Willy Rice, Florida pastor and abuse crisis skeptic, elected SBC president
(RNS) — Rice’s win is a triumph for critics who argue that the nation’s largest Protestant denomination has lost its way in recent years.
religionnews.com
June 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
A pastor who thinks Southern Baptists are too liberal and says the denomination's abuse crisis was a hoax - was just elected president of the nation's largest Protestant denomination
religionnews.com/2026/06/09/w...
religionnews.com/2026/06/09/w...
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There's a big debate over whether young men are flocking to church - but the big news is that young women are leading
religionnews.com/2026/04/15/s...
religionnews.com/2026/04/15/s...
Study: Gen Z women are losing their religion
(RNS) — Women have long been more religious than men. But a new study finds the gap closing as more young women under 30 identify as “none” — unaffiliated.
religionnews.com
April 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM
There's a big debate over whether young men are flocking to church - but the big news is that young women are leading
religionnews.com/2026/04/15/s...
religionnews.com/2026/04/15/s...
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Happy Thursday, Canada 🍁
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Happy Thursday, Canada 🍁
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James Dobson, RIP
I will have more to say in the coming hours/days. Here is the announcement:
I will have more to say in the coming hours/days. Here is the announcement:
James Dobson, RIP
I will have more to say in the coming hours/days. Here is the announcement:
thewayofimprovement.blog
August 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
James Dobson, RIP
I will have more to say in the coming hours/days. Here is the announcement:
I will have more to say in the coming hours/days. Here is the announcement:
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Some religious colleges and universities are cutting programs. Others are seeking mergers to reduce costs and expand offerings.
Losing faith: Rural religious colleges are among the most endangered
Some religious colleges and universities are cutting programs. Others are seeking mergers to reduce costs and expand offerings.
www.npr.org
May 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Some religious colleges and universities are cutting programs. Others are seeking mergers to reduce costs and expand offerings.