WACO, Texas (ABP) — Maybe the pulpit is a safe-house in the worship wars. In the past half century, evangelical worship has seen a lot of changes. Music styles have morphed, orders of service have flip-flopped, chalk talks gave way…
Chief Justice William Rehnquist undergoes thyroid cancer surgery
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The 80-year-old chief justice of the United States has undergone surgery for thyroid cancer but is expected to return to work soon, according to a Supreme Court spokesperson. Chief Justice William Rehnquist underwent a tracheotomy Oct. 23,…
Seminary leaders, employees give different accounts of car sale
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (ABP) — Leaders of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary blame “disgruntled” and “disturbed” former employees for stirring up trouble on their North Carolina campus. But critics say the controversy that boiled over last week owes to the fact…
Gift of car for Patterson aide draws criticism at Southeastern
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (ABP) — An unusual gift of a car to an aide of Paige Patterson — which observers say may violate tax laws — is causing a stir on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jason Duesing,…
Pioneer Baptist ethicist Henlee Barnette dies at 93
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) — Henlee Barnette, a former professor and author who pioneered the study of Christian ethics at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, died Oct. 20 at age 93. Barnette's dogged insistence that actions must match belief undergirded his writings…
President’s supporters question study showing rise in abortions under Bush
WASHINGTON (ABP) — A scholar for the National Right to Life committee says an evangelical seminary professor's study suggesting that the abortion rate has risen under President Bush is flawed. But the professor is standing by his conclusion. The analysis,…
Churches in Mexico using jammers to silence cell phone interruptions
MONTERREY, Mexico (ABP) — They sound off during formal dinners, in restaurants, at the movies and even in churches. They've become the bane of every public speaker. The dreaded cell phones. As technology has given us the ability to reach…
Accreditation agency study committee finds violations at Louisiana College
PINEVILLE, La. (ABP) — Citing “a general climate of fear” and “pervasive mistrust” among faculty, administrators and trustees, a special team of investigators has concluded that Louisiana College violated principles of academic freedom and proper board governance. The report came…
Anglican leaders ask U.S. church to apologize for electing gay bishop
LONDON (ABP) — An Anglican study commission is asking the U.S. Episcopal Church to apologize for electing a gay bishop, warning that if the church refuses it could lead to a split within the worldwide Anglican Communion. The report, released…