By Bob Allen A former music minister at an Arkansas Baptist church convicted of sexually abusing children has been granted parole, according to media sources. David Pierce David Pierce, 59, won release from prison after serving two years and four…
SBC leader questions judgment of Christians who support Obama
By Bob Allen The Southern Baptist Convention’s top public-policy expert says that Christians who still support President Obama are not using their heads. Richard Land, president of the SBC Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, said on the Jan. 28 broadcast…
Baptist pastor opposes N.C. gay-marriage ban
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By Bob Allen A prominent progressive Baptist congregation weighed into the debate over North Carolina’s proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage Jan. 29. Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C., sponsored an adult forum titled N.C. Amendment 1: Personal Freedom,…
Former pastor’s wife running for lieutenant governor
By Bob Allen A former pastor’s wife and seminary graduate has entered the Democratic race for Missouri’s lieutenant governor, hoping to unseat a Republican incumbent. Judy Baker Judy Baker, who served in the state House from 2005 until 2009 and…
SBC agency opposes cockfighting
By Bob Allen The Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics entity has joined in an effort to pass a law making it a felony to own or use a bird for cockfighting in South Carolina. “God never intended for his chickens to…
Mohler slams stem-cell study
By Bob Allen A Southern Baptist seminary president termed reports that embryonic stem cell treatments might have improved the vision of two blind patients “downright ominous.” “Might” is the key word, said Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,…
Woman to lead American Baptists in Indiana, Kentucky
Soozi Whitten Ford By Bob Allen Soozi Whitten Ford, an ordained minister and longtime American Baptist leader, has been named executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky. Her election, announced Jan. 23, ends a year-long search…
Anti-violence advocate awarded by FBI
By Bob Allen Former Baptist Women in Ministry leader Kathy Manis Findley recently received an award from the FBI recognizing her efforts to combat domestic violence and child abuse in Arkansas. FBI Special Agent Valerie Parlave (left) presents award to…
Pro-life, pro-choice speakers urge common ground
By Bob Allen After nearly 40 years of polarization over abortion, two speakers at a Mercer University event said Jan. 24 it is time for people who are pro-choice and pro-life to seek common ground to reduce the current number…