Adelle Banks
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Projects editor and national reporter for @RNS. Author, photographer, videographer, proofreader. https://t.co/GVqVY09yq9
Joined June 2011
During #BlackHistoryMonth, I hope to create a thread of my related @RNS stories. On the 1st day, read my Jan. story about Black ministers’ collaboration on statement they call “an ethical response to white Christian Nationalism.” https://t.co/34ymWs0uXF
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(RNS) — The ministers’ statement also criticized white evangelicals, whom it described as ‘drunk on the religion of white Christian nationalism.’
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At #TribFest25, Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry spoke about the challenges he faced as presiding bishop, his family’s faith history and how he is mulling how to spend his retirement years.
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Our team is in Austin this week for The Texas Tribune Festival, where we’re leading conversations on religion and public life. National reporter Adelle Banks begins the lineup with a discussion on who owns religious liberty. For more independent coverage that helps make sense of
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Today, we launched our year-end campaign to support our newsroom's independent coverage of religion, spirituality, culture and ethics. Our goal is to raise $60,000 by Dec. 31, and this week, reader Grant Grissom will match every gift, dollar for dollar, up to $2,500. The world
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Today, we begin our year-end campaign to sustain this work into 2026. Our goal is to raise $60,000 by Dec. 31, and reader Grant Grissom has generously offered to match the first $2,500 in gifts this...
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“I’ve spent my life speaking to people’s souls,” Bishop T.D. Jakes said in an announcement about new podcast. “Now, I want to sit with their stories.” My @RNS story: https://t.co/xNW8zeAKAr
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(RNS) — The announcement of the podcast stated that Jakes will also be telling more of his own story.
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Happening soon! Join us today at 11 a.m. ET for our webinar “From Pitch to Publication: How Journalists Can Break into Books” — a practical conversation for journalists with Adelle Banks of RNS and Alexis De Weese and Kyle Rohane of Zondervan. Register: https://t.co/qFvLo6mcKy
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Tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to learn how to get published. Join Adelle Banks, Alexis De Weese, and Kyle Rohane of Zondervan for a candid conversation about what it takes to bring a journalist’s voice to print. Register now: https://t.co/qFvLo6mKA6
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The plan decentralizes the role of the U.S., which gave birth to churches in Europe, the Philippines and Africa. https://t.co/3cSPQc1mrK
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(RNS) — Under the new restructuring plan, called 'regionalization,' the denomination's nine regions will be equal partners with greater freedom to tailor church life to their own customs and tradit...
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Niece of Sarah Rector, title character in “Sarah’s Oil” movie, about its depiction of her family’s faith: “it was like, ‘Oh, my God, I'm reliving my childhood.’” My @RNS story: https://t.co/IIDssMmNtH
religionnews.com
(RNS) — The movie depicts 11-year-old Sarah Rector’s certainty that God told her oil was underneath her land.
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“We will fight for you because we are you, or as we say on Steinway, ‘Ana Minkum wa Ilaykum,’” said Mamdani, referring to the busy Astoria commercial street and citing an Arabic adage meaning “I am from you and return to you.” Read more here: https://t.co/CXatyPw249
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NEW YORK (RNS) — From prominent Muslim community leaders to members of Jews for Zohran, Hindus for Zohran and Shias for Zohran, the campaign’s election reflected the diverse coalition of religious...
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One week until our “From Pitch to Publication: How Journalists Can Break into Books” webinar. Join us Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. ET to learn from publishing professionals how to pitch your book, find an agent, and reach readers. Register today: https://t.co/qFvLo6mKA6
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Over the past year, Zohran Mamdani has leaned on his Muslim identity to mobilize voters from across traditions, from Friday prayers and Diwali celebrations in Queens, to Baptist church services in Harlem and Sukkot observances in Hasidic Williamsburg. https://t.co/FrbzDzHCWp
religionnews.com
NEW YORK (RNS) — Over the past year, the candidate has leaned on his Muslim identity to mobilize voters from across traditions, from Friday prayers and Diwali celebrations in Queens, to Baptist...
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Our book received the Religious Research Association Outstanding Applied Research Award. We didn't write a Church Growth Movement handbook. Realizing this decade will see a major shift of the religious landscape in America, this is a companion to help you discern the times.
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So grateful Religious Research Association President Edwin Aponte awarded its Outstanding Applied Research Award for “Becoming a Future-Ready Church: 8 Shifts to Encourage and Empower the Next Generation of Leaders” to co-author @warrenbird and me for book we wrote w/ @koobxwm!
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So grateful Religious Research Association President Edwin Aponte awarded its Outstanding Applied Research Award for “Becoming a Future-Ready Church: 8 Shifts to Encourage and Empower the Next Generation Leaders” to co-author @warrenbird and me for book we wrote with @koobxwm!
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“I hate that I’ve hurt so many people,” said the Rev. Henry J. Lyons, former National Baptist Convention USA president, who spent time in prison after a fraud scandal and who died Oct. 27 at 83. My @RNS story: https://t.co/qHquONcywI
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(RNS) — ‘I felt that I had to resign, I should resign and therefore, I did resign,’ Lyons said about stepping down as denominational president in 1999.
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A tour of historically Black colleges and universities by Blexit, a Black conservative group, drew criticism and “cordial” engagement. My @RNS story:
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(RNS) — In at least two cases, it was suggested the advocacy group did not have proper permits to be on campus.
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What does the government shutdown mean for the financial stability of houses of worship in the DC area? And how are clergy ministering to those affected? Listen to RNS’ @AMBankstw on @NPR! https://t.co/pzUUBl0brh
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What does the government shutdown mean for the financial stability of houses of worship in the DC area? And how are clergy ministering to those affected?
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We are so grateful for everyone who joined us at our fall symposium, "God, the Government and the Algorithm." Whether you attended in person in New York or watched our livestream, it is because of you that we bring people together for these inspiring, thought-provoking and
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On the 1st anniversary of the publication of “Becoming a Future-Ready Church: 8 Shifts to Encourage and Empower the Next Generation Leaders,” I thank my co-authors Daniel Yang (@koobxwm) and @WarrenBird. Hope you’ll buy/share our award-winning book!
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