LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) — One Southern Baptist leader said broadcaster Glenn Beck's advice to his listeners to leave churches that preach "social justice" was stated poorly but basically on target, while another said the statement was so broad that it…
Google Thyself: Christian ethics and social networking
(ABP) — A student’s Facebook entry chronicles the painful details of a romantic break-up. Or describes an ill-spent weekend partying with friends. Or scathingly blisters someone who holds differing political views. Fast-forward a few years. That same student sits in…
Trinity? There’s an app for that.
SAN ANTONIO (ABP) — Nils Smith recognizes he has an unusual title — pastor for college and online community ministry. But he suspects he may be one of the first of a new breed of ministers. Smith was serving on…
American Baptist leader says denominations must retool for 21st century
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) — Budget cuts and staff restrictions in a poor economy are only a short-term solution for America's religious denominations, says an American Baptist official. Michaele Birdsall, treasurer and chief financial officer for National Ministries of American…
ABCUSA leader says denominations must retool for 21st century
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) — Budget cuts and staff restrictions in a poor economy are only a short-term solution for America's religious denominations, says an American Baptist official. Michaele Birdsall Michaele Birdsall, treasurer and chief financial officer for National Ministries…
Federal appeals court says Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional
SAN FRANCISCO (ABP) — The same federal court that sparked controversy in 2002 by ruling that leading public-school students to recite the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional now says the pledge is an "appropriate patriotic…
Jim Wallis urges Christians to turn off Glenn Beck
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Jim Wallis, a politically progressive evangelical and longtime advocate for the poor, said Christians should stop watching or listening to broadcaster Glenn Beck for remarks urging people to leave churches that preach "social justice." The Fox News…
Jim Wallis urges Christians to turn off Glenn Beck
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Jim Wallis, a politically progressive evangelical and longtime advocate for the poor, said Christians should stop watching or listening to broadcaster Glenn Beck for remarks urging people to leave churches that preach "social justice." The Fox News…
BWA leaders hear thanks for quake relief, requests for more aid & prayers
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) — Chilean Baptists’ top leader tearfully thanked Baptist World Alliance officials March 10 for the aid and support shown to her country since its Feb. 27 earthquake — and said that the needs and opportunities remain…