LONDON (RNS) — Some British Christians are incensed after the state-funded BBC decided to jettison the terms B.C. and A.D. in favor of B.C.E. and C.E. in historical date references. The broadcaster has directed that the traditional B.C. (Before Christ)…
Washington exhibition traces history and influence of the Bible in China
WASHINGTON — Ask most American Christians where the largest Bible printing facility in the world is and they might imagine Nashville, Dallas or London to hold that honor. Few would guess the correct answer: China. Discussing the Bible exhibit are…
Rob Bell leaving Mars Hill to focus on writing
GRANDVILLE, Mich. (RNS) — Megachurch pastor Rob Bell, whose best-selling book raised evangelical eyebrows by questioning traditional beliefs on hell, knew it was time to address the “giant, glowing, loud” elephant in the room on Sunday morning, Sept. 25. What’s…
OPINION: Whom shall we kill?
Troy Davis has been denied clemency by the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Our country witnesses, once again, a flawed system at work. From the pope to Jimmy Carter, leaders are calling for a stay in the execution,…
After 20 years, BTSR celebrates its past, looks toward the future
RICHMOND, Va. — “It will be a night to remember,” said Ron Crawford, president of Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. On Oct. 17 at 6:30 pm, BTSR will host its 20th anniversary celebration dinner at First Baptist Church in Richmond….
Churches partner with schools providing ministries to families
Many people recall with fondness preparing for a new school year: a haircut, new clothes and shoes — and of course, school supplies. As schools geared up for fall Virginia Baptist churches were involved in a variety of ministries for…
UPDATED: Leland Center moves to church complex in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Va. — The John Leland Center for Theological Studies moved at the end of August to new quarters in the busy Clarendon section of Arlington, about three miles from central Washington, D.C. The 10-year-old Baptist seminary will be housed…
Bluefield College reduces tuition for degree completion students
BLUEFIELD, Va. — Bluefield College has reduced its tuition and fees for degree completion students by 25 percent. Tuition for inSPIRE degree completion students will now run $325 per credit hour, compared to $385 per credit hour last spring, a…
Chowan’s church relations director brings ‘wealth of experience’
MURFREESBORO, N.C. — With 15 years of experience in relations and outreach work through educational institutions and non-profits in America and overseas, Lou Ann Gilliam is a welcome addition to Chowan University as the new director of church and community…
OUT LOUD
“Sadly, the constituency for human rights and religious freedom issues is growing smaller and smaller in Washington and in this Congress. These issues have become second-class citizens in this Congress and in this town.” Rep. Frank Wolf The Republican congressman…
TRENDING: New Zealand clues — Elder-led governance
“I left you behind in Crete for this reason, so that you should put in order what remained to be done, and should appoint elders in every town, as I directed you” (Titus 1:5, NRSV). It is standard Baptist…
Leonard named to Wake’s new chair of Baptist studies named for Dunns
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (ABP) — Church history professor Bill J. Leonard has been named the first James and Marilyn Dunn Chair of Baptist Studies at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity, officials at the school in Winston-Salem, N.C., announced Sept….