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 historic sermon by Rev. Gina Stewart at joint Black Baptist meeting:
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@RNS @JemarTisby On the 9th day of #BlackHistoryMonth, here’s my @RNS story about Bishop E. Anne Henning Byfield, who died in Sept. and said “God is fighting for the life and the soul of the church, not to destroy it. God is fighting to free us.”
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RT @jackmjenkins: My latest: At two prayer breakfasts, Trump calls himself champion of religion — even as his administration fields critici…
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Update: After second minister made sexual misconduct claims in a legal filing in a defamation suit filed by Bishop T.D. Jakes, the megachurch pastor’s lawyer says his team will have a “robust and thorough” response. My @RNS story:
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A second minister made sexual misconduct claims in a legal filing in a defamation suit Bishop T.D. Jakes brought against another minister who has accused the megachurch pastor. My @RNS story:
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“You listen far more than say anything,” said D.C. airport chaplain Nace Lanier. “Being present is the key ministry gift we give to those we minister.” My @RNS story:
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RT @kathrynmaepost: With federal funds stopped, local faith groups plan to redouble private efforts to settle refugees. “This work doesn’t…
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Black ministers collaborated on statement critiquing Project 2025 and determined that African Americans “need to reinvent our infrastructure,” said theology professor Joseph Evans. My @RNS story:
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RT @RNS: "Notre Dame and St. John the Divine are both symbols of resilience," said St. John’s dean.
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RT @RNS: "What Grace Covenant is doing and continues to do is, is one of the bigger, more robust examples of a local faith-based organizati…
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RT @RNS: “I want more babies in the United States of America,” J.D. Vance told a chilly but enthusiastic crowd sprinkled with red MAGA hats…
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RT @RNS: The event, billed as a “courageous conversation of radical hope,” drew faith leaders from the Islamic, Evangelical Lutheran, Hindu…
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I'd appreciate your watching and/or sharing the webinar featuring Pastor Will Chung and my co-authors and I discussing our book "Becoming a Future-Ready Church," now available for viewing:
Is your church ready for 2050? In this on-demand #ExponentialNEXT webinar, hear from the authors of The Future Ready Church—Daniel Yang, Adele Banks, and Warren Bird—along with Dave Ferguson and Will Chung, as they discuss the eight crucial shifts that can empower and encourage the next generation of leaders. Watch the full conversation: #FutureReadyChurch #ChurchLeadership #Exponential
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