PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill (ABP) — The New International Version of the Bible is getting its first update since controversy over gender-inclusive texts derailed future revisions more than 20 years ago. Biblica, the new name for a company created when the…
Judge: Kentucky can’t depend, legally, on God for homeland security
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABP) — A state judge has ruled that Kentucky cannot legally depend on God to keep its citizens safe. Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate ruled Aug. 26 a 2006 amendment to a law establishing the Kentucky Office…
Former music minister sentenced for sexual abuse
BENTON, Ark. (ABP) — A former longtime music minister at a prominent Arkansas Baptist church has pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual indecency with a child. David Pierce, 56, was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison. An…
Edwin Tuller, American Baptist leader through turbulent times, dies at 95
PITTSBURGH (ABP) — Edwin Tuller, who shepherded the American Baptist Churches USA through one of the most prosperous — and turbulent — periods in American and Protestant history died Aug. 25 in Pittsburgh, according to the American Baptist News Service….
Singapore to be site of 2013 Baptist Youth World Conference
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) — Singapore will be the site of the Baptist Youth World Conference in 2013, organizers of the once-every-five-years event have announced. The ethnically and religiously diverse city-state was selected because of its convenient Southeast Asian location…
Ana D’Amico, retired CBF missionary, dies after cancer struggle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) — Ana D’Amico, retired CBF field worker and wife of David D’Amico, died August 25 at her home in Louisville, Ky., following a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 73. “Ana D’Amico was a radiant Christian,…
Doug Lee, who shepherded Stetson through change, dies
DeLAND, Fla. (ABP) — Douglas Lee, who in his 22 years as president of Stetson University piloted the school through the stormy waters of denominational conflict and onto a more ecumenical course, died Aug. 25 at age 66. Doug Lee…
Religious-freedom groups mourn Kennedy
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Religious-liberty advocates added their voices Aug. 26 to the thousands mourning the death of longtime Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy after a battle with brain cancer. Supporters of strong separation between church and state lauded Kennedy's longtime advocacy…
Religious-freedom groups mourn Kennedy, cite church-state views
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Religious-liberty advocates added their voices Aug. 26 to the thousands mourning the death of longtime Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy after a battle with brain cancer. Supporters of strong separation between church and state lauded Kennedy's longtime advocacy…
Blessing Schools: Initiative seeks to link local churches, schools
RICHMOND, Va. (ABP) — Scarce funding for public education may offer churches an opportunity to work more closely with public schools in their neighborhoods. That’s the assessment of Diane Smith, children’s-ministry specialist at the Virginia Baptist Mission Board, who is…
Blessing Schools: Project educates city about student needs
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (ABP) — Cheryl Ritchie did not wake up one morning and say, “I’m going to collect school supplies for the students.” But she did wake up to the needs of those in her own small city, she…
Blessing Schools: Churches work with public schools to bless, improve
HOUSTON (ABP) — Some American Christians may have written off public education, but others are discovering innovative ways to develop meaningful relationships with public schools. Over the last decade, the Exodus Mandate captured the attention of some conservative evangelicals with…