WASHINGTON (ABP) — The global financial crisis makes it even more urgent that the United States not only take care of its own economy, but also redouble efforts to aid the world's poorest, according to a new report and several…
Central Seminary launches capital campaign
SHAWNEE, Kan. (ABP) — Directors of Central Baptist Theological Seminary have signed off on an $8 million capital campaign to upgrade the school's new campus and build its endowment. Meeting Nov. 13-14, Central's board of directors gave official approval to…
Christian children’s service groups unite to expand ministry reach
DALLAS (ABP) — Dallas-based Buckner Children and Family Services announced Nov. 21 it will affiliate starting Jan. 1 with Dillon International, Inc., a Christian non-profit agency in Tulsa, Okla., that specializes in international adoption services. Leaders said the arrangement, which…
Religious leaders protest violence against Christians in India
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Two Baptists were among 24 prominent Christian leaders in the United States who recently signed an open letter to President Bush calling for action against anti-Christian violence in India. Daniel Vestal of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and…
Alleged church-offering thief helps nab himself with visitor card
LAKELAND, Fla. (ABP) — In the annals of petty crime, it may not be the stupidest theft ever. But it’s probably close. Sheriff’s deputies in Lakeland, Fla., tracked down a man charged with stealing the Nov. 16 offering from a…
Shooting on Ouachita campus ends with no injuries, suspects in custody
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (ABP) — A shooting incident the afternoon of Nov. 19 on the perimeter of the Ouachita Baptist University campus didn’t involve any students and ended with no injuries and three suspects quickly arrested, according to authorities. The alleged…
Church start uses technology to reach Texas community
MANSFIELD, Texas (ABP) — Patrick Moses has a long commute from his home in Mansfield, Texas, to his job with the Department of Homeland Security in Washington. CBF church planter and Department of Homeland Security officer Patrick Moses poses with…
Proposed resolution cites racial disparities in justice system
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (ABP) — A resolution on racial disparities in the criminal-justice system received a first reading at a Nov. 12-13 meeting of American Baptists’ Board of National Ministries. The proposed resolution, scheduled to receive a second reading…
Activity reported on anti-conversion bill in Sri Lanka
SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA KOTTE, Sri Lanka (ABP) — Religious freedom advocates worry that an anti-conversion bill making its way through Sri Lanka's Parliament could be used to justify discrimination against the small South Asian country's Christian minority. Groups including the National…
Activity reported on anti-conversion bill in Sri Lanka
SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA KOTTE, Sri Lanka (ABP) — Religious-freedom advocates worry that an anti-conversion bill making its way through Sri Lanka’s Parliament could be used to justify discrimination against the nation’s Christian minority. Groups including the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of…
Va. Baptists approve scaled-back budget, hear Campolo’s appeal
ROANOKE, Va. (ABP) — The Baptist General Association of Virginia, acknowledging an uncertain economic environment, approved a reduced budget for 2009 during a quiet annual meeting that drew about 1,200 people. About the only fireworks during the Nov. 11-12 meeting…
Azerbaijani pastor on trial released to house arrest
(ABP) — A jailed Baptist pastor in Azerbaijan was released Nov. 6 until Nov. 17, when his trial on what supporters say are bogus charges was scheduled to resume. Mission News Network reported the release of Hamid Shabanov, 52, leader…