MARYVILLE, Ill. (ABP) — Twenty-one months after its pastor was gunned down in the pulpit, First Baptist Church of Maryville, Ill., has chosen a new pastor. Tom Hufty Tom Hufty, vice president of collegiate affairs and assistant to the president…
Year in review: News makers in 2010
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is part of a cooperative effort to rebuild homes in Haiti. Using rubble from a family's previous home, permanent housing for earthquake victims can be built for about $3,000 (ABP) — The year 2010 began badly…
Year in review: Baptist deaths in 2010
(ABP) — Here are some notable Baptist newsmakers who died during 2010. — Bill Hogue, 82, former executive director of the California Southern Baptist Convention, Jan. 13. — Max Lyall, 71, a concert and church pianist who taught for 25…
Worth repeating: 2010 — the year in quotes
(ABP) — Here are some of the more memorable quotes that appeared in Associated Baptist Press stories and commentaries during 2010. "In the midst of your concern for me I want you to compare my situation with the 4 billion…
Year in review: Baptist deaths in 2010
Here are some notable Baptist newsmakers who died during 2010. — Bill Hogue, 82, former executive director of the California Southern Baptist Convention, Jan. 13. — Max Lyall, 71, a concert and church pianist who taught for 25 years at…
Worth repeating: The year in quotes
(ABP) — Here are some of the more memorable quotes that appeared in Associated Baptist Press stories and commentaries during 2010. "In the midst of your concern for me I want you to compare my situation with the 4 billion…
Year in review: News makers in 2010
(ABP) — The year 2010 began badly with a deadly Jan. 13 earthquake in Haiti that killed an estimated 230,000 people and affected 3 million. The 7.0 magnitude quake left what was already one of the world's poorest countries in…
Scholar objects to ‘Christian Right’ label
NEW YORK (ABP) — Observers of religion in public life have been scratching their heads about inclusion of a Baptist scholar known for advocating the separation of church and state in a recent Newsweek magazine article titled "Faces of the…
Accrediting agency issues warning to Criswell College
DALLAS (ABP) — A regional accrediting agency has issued an official warning to Criswell College, citing issues regarding “institutional effectiveness” in planning and assessment. The Bible college — established about 40 years ago by First Baptist Church of Dallas and…
At 111, ‘Jewell’ still going strong
IRONTON, Mo. (ABP) — From the standpoint of years alone, one resident of the The Baptist Home in Ironton, Mo., outranks every other senior citizen in Missouri. Jewell Stehlik celebrated her 111th birthday Oct. 25 and holds the distinction of being the oldest person in…
Survey says many skip religious aspect of Christmas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — The vast majority of Americans celebrate Christmas and most consider it a religious holiday, but for many Jesus isn't the only — or even the main — reason for the season, according to a new report…
Board approves BGCT executive director search committee
DALLAS— The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board unanimously approved a 15-person committee to find the convention’s next executive director. Voting electronically, board members Dec. 17 approved the 15 people nominated by the chair and vice chair of the…