HAMPTON, Va. — Virginia Baptists adopted a resolution Nov. 9 decrying versions of American history which minimize or deny separation of church and state and they encouraged diligence in correcting mistaken historical accounts. The resolution, presented in the opening session…
Call to allow non-Baptists on Houston Baptist U. board defeated
McALLEN, Texas (ABP) — Messengers to opening business session of the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting rejected a proposal that would have allowed Houston Baptist University to elect non-Baptist trustees, and they approved — with two amendments from the…
Rangers all-star tells story of ups and downs
DALLAS (ABP) — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton told a Texas Baptist mega-church Nov. 7 that he would not have overcome the alcohol and drug addiction that nearly cost him his baseball career without God's help. Josh Hamilton (Photo…
Rangers all-star tells story of ups and downs
DALLAS (ABP) — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton told a Texas Baptist mega-church Nov. 7 that he would not have overcome the alcohol and drug addiction that nearly cost him his baseball career without God's help. Coming off a season…
Heritage center’s DVD resource focuses on Baptist peacemaking
RICHMOND, Va. — The influence of Baptists who have worked to achieve peace in churches and in societies is the focus of a new DVD resource released by the Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies. “Peace-bearers: Embracing Peace within Self,…
VIRGINIA BAPTIST FORUM: The church is not a democracy
I am writing in response to the Oct. 28 edition containing the article “Who’s in charge,” as well as the corresponding article by Vicki Brown. Did you notice that there is no mention of God’s Word in either of them?…
Ups and downs of a Ranger
DALLAS (ABP) — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton told a Texas Baptist mega-church Nov. 7 that he would not have overcome the alcohol and drug addiction that nearly cost him his baseball career without God's help. Coming off a season…
Christian, Muslim leaders call for interfaith crisis-prevention group
GENEVA, Switzerland (ABP) — Global Christian and Muslim leaders meeting Nov. 1-4 in Switzerland condemned the deadly Oct. 31 attack on a church in Iraq and called for formation of a working group to be mobilized whenever a crisis involving…
Award-winning Christian musician advocate for adoption
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — While performing concerts around the country, Dove Award-winning Christian recording artist Mark Schultz often shares his testimony and personal story of adoption in hopes of raising awareness for orphan care and helping young families recognize this…
Baptist groups partner to bring health care to Mexican village
GAINESVILLE, Texas. (ABP) — The people of El Arenal, in the central Mexican state of Jalisco, have to drive three hours to Guadalajara for medical care. When that information came to Pastor Juvel Garcia and his wife, Silvia, of Primera…
Baptist Standard develops FaithVillage online community
DALLAS (ABP) — Baptist Standard Publishing has announced plans for a $5 million community called FaithVillage, an interactive Internet presence designed to provide Christian resources and a social network targeted to serve 20 million evangelicals ages 18 to 44. The…
Texas Baptist paper develops FaithVillage online community
DALLAS — Baptist Standard Publishing is building a $5 million community — FaithVillage, an interactive Internet presence designed to provide high-quality Christian resources and a social network to serve 20 million evangelicals ages 18 to 44. The site will provide…