HAMPTON, Va. (ABP) — In their annual meeting Nov. 9-10, messengers to the Baptist General Association of Virginia elected a Richmond layman as their president and adopted a resolution decrying versions of American history that minimize or deny the role…
VITAL SIGNS: Things Jesus never said
There are some things you will just never hear. Ever seen those lists? "Next on Jerry Springer, Two happily married couples with their normal children.” Sorry, that’s just not going to happen. Or maybe you've seen the list of comments…
BGAV elects Richmond layman as president, two pastors as VPs
HAMPTON, Va. — Bob Bass, a retired Richmond, Va., construction executive, was elected president of the Baptist General Association of Virginia Nov. 10. Bob Bass Bass, a member of Bon Air Baptist Church in Richmond who has been serving as…
BGAV resolutions address immigration reform, privatization of alcohol sales
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Baptists have urged the U.S. Congress to resolve the country’s immigration crisis and have rejected proposals by their own state government to privatize its Alcohol Beverage Control commission. The two resolutions were among four adopted Nov….
Mohler’s rejection of evolution criticized for harming witness
RICHMOND, Va. (ABP) — A member of a group dedicated to fostering dialogue between faith and science claims that a Southern Baptist leader's pronouncements that evolution and Christianity are incompatible undermine evangelical witness to the scientific community. Mark Sprinkle Mark…
Virginia Baptists decry ‘revisionist’ views of American history
HAMPTON, Va. (ABP) — After lively debate Nov. 9, Virginia Baptists adopted a resolution decrying versions of American history that minimize or deny the role of church-state separation and encouraging diligence in correcting mistaken historical accounts. The resolution, presented in…
Central Seminary announces $1.7 million in gifts
SHAWNEE, Kan. (ABP) — Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Shawnee, Kan., announced Nov. 8 two foundation gifts totaling $1.7 million. The Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation pledged $1.1 million for general expenses, while an unnamed Kansas City foundation awarded…
Virginia Baptists decry ‘revisionist’ views of American history
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…
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?…