ST. LOUIS (ABP) — A Southern Baptist pastor in St. Louis faces between five and 15 years in prison on a charge that he inappropriately touched a child younger than 4. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office issued warrants…
Seminary president says evolution ‘incompatible’ with Christian faith
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) — According to the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, evolution and Christianity are not compatible. "The theory of evolution is incompatible with the gospel of Jesus Christ even as it is in direct conflict with any…
Professor says Christians use double standard for divorce
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) — A Baptist seminary professor said Aug. 20 it is hypocritical for Christians to preach against sins like homosexuality they see outside of the church and not about sins like divorce that affect church members. Russell Moore…
Federal judge refuses to block Georgia ban on guns in church
MACON, Ga. (ABP) — A federal judge declined Aug. 23 to block enforcement of Georgia's new law banning the carrying of firearms in a house of worship. Instead District Judge Ashley Royal will make his decision on whether the law…
Prof says boys raised to be ‘too soft’ will be ineffective men
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) — Bumps, scrapes and bruises are not just associated with boyhood but are necessary in order to raise men equipped to exercise spiritual leadership in their homes, a Southern Baptist seminary professor said at a weekend conference…
Alabama Baptist church calls wreck survival a miracle
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (ABP) — An Alabama Baptist church gathered Aug. 22 to praise God for something that didn't happen. A day earlier, 14 church members survived a frightening accident when a church van blew a tire and overturned several times…
Baptists give money for flood relief in Pakistan
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Baptist groups in North America and Europe are donating money to assist flood victims in Pakistan. Baptist World Aid, the relief-and-development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, granted an initial $10,000 to meet medical, food and shelter…
Baylor student-athletes’ mission to Africa bears fruit
NAIROBI, Kenya—Seated beside a destitute man on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, Andrew Judy wanted to bring a message of the hope found in Christ. As he walked away, the former Baylor University football player realized he had just received…
Mo. Baptist Foundation head Smith to lead CBF Foundation
ATLANTA (ABP) — James Smith, president and treasurer of the Missouri Baptist Foundation, will retire from his position and will assume a similar post with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Foundation. CBF officials announced the hire Aug. 19. James Smith (CBF…