RICHMOND, Va. — As Hurricane Irene continued its destructive track north Aug. 28, Baptist relief agencies in the Mid-Atlantic began deploying volunteers in the region, which was left with rising water and little electricity in the wake of the storm….
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Faith & work
SHAWNEE, Kan. (ABP) — In an uncertain and unstable economy, how do Christians reconcile work as a reflection of the image of God in them with high unemployment and under-employment rates? Should believers reexamine what defines "meaningful" work? How do…
Churches offer ‘Soul Food,’ encouragement to the unemployed
DALTON, Ga. (ABP) — When people are in trouble following natural disasters, churches usually respond rapidly and generously. The disaster of chronic unemployment creates a different set of challenges, but some churches across the country provide models of ministry to…
Beyond immediate ministry, Christians called to address social inequities
ABILENE, Texas (ABP) — While many churches reach out to meet the immediate needs of people who have lost jobs, Christians also are called to tackle underlying social issues related to employment and to partner with others to help make…
Opinion: Two lies for Labor Day
Jim Denison (ABP) — I am a Christian because of the ministry of two "laymen." One was a mechanic, the other a salesman. When I was a teenager, they invited me to ride their bus to church. If they had…
Irene only most visible disaster
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) — As Hurricane Irene swirls toward the east coast with heavy rains whipped by 110 mile-per-hour winds, its potential to produce disastrous property damage prompts a deluge of news reports and a constant hum across social…
Longtime SBC leader Cecil Ray dies
Cecil Ray GEORGETOWN, Texas (ABP) – Cecil Ray, for many years a leading figure in efforts to convince Southern Baptists to give more money to religious causes, died Aug. 23. Ray, 88, of Georgetown, Texas, worked from 1961 to 1975…
Bible translation pioneer dies
Eugene Nida (ABP) — Eugene Nida, a pioneer in the theory of modern Bible translations in the 20th century, died Aug. 25 in a Brussels hospital. While not a household name, Nida, 96, influenced Bibles in millions of homes. Working…
Worship resources offered for 9/11 anniversary
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ABP) – With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaching – and falling on a Sunday – many churches are planning special observances. The Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America is offering free resources for worship and devotion titled…
Churches offer ‘Soul Food,’ encouragement to the unemployed
When people are in trouble following natural disasters, churches usually respond rapidly and generously. The disaster of chronic unemployment creates a different set of challenges, but some churches across the country provide models of ministry to people affected by economic…
If God made us for meaningful labor, what if we can’t find a job?
In an uncertain and unstable economy, how do Christians reconcile work as a reflection of the image of God in them with high unemployment and under-employment rates? Should believers reexamine what defines "meaningful" work? How do Christians reconcile faith issues…