LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) — Bumps, scrapes and bruises are not just associated with boyhood but are necessary in order to raise men equipped to exercise spiritual leadership in their homes, a Southern Baptist seminary professor said at a weekend conference…
Alabama Baptist church calls wreck survival a miracle
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (ABP) — An Alabama Baptist church gathered Aug. 22 to praise God for something that didn't happen. A day earlier, 14 church members survived a frightening accident when a church van blew a tire and overturned several times…
OPINION: Judging a book by its cover — or a worshiper by his cell phone
Throughout the worship service, the man fiddled with his cell phone. I tried not to stare at him, but as his activity became increasingly obvious, his insensitivity became increasingly annoying. Others noticed as well. While the congregation followed Scripture readings…
Baptists give money for flood relief in Pakistan
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Baptist groups in North America and Europe are donating money to assist flood victims in Pakistan. Baptist World Aid, the relief-and-development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, granted an initial $10,000 to meet medical, food and shelter…
World’s Baptists continue to give money for flood relief in Pakistan
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Baptist groups in North America and Europe are donating money to assist flood victims in Pakistan. Baptist World Aid, the relief-and-development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, granted an initial $10,000 to meet medical, food and shelter…
World’s Baptists responding to Pakistani flood
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Baptist groups in North America and Europe are donating money to assist flood victims in Pakistan. Baptist World Aid, the relief-and-development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, granted an initial $10,000 to meet medical, food and shelter…
Baylor student-athletes’ mission to Africa bears fruit
NAIROBI, Kenya—Seated beside a destitute man on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, Andrew Judy wanted to bring a message of the hope found in Christ. As he walked away, the former Baylor University football player realized he had just received…
Mo. Baptist Foundation head Smith to lead CBF Foundation
ATLANTA (ABP) — James Smith, president and treasurer of the Missouri Baptist Foundation, will retire from his position and will assume a similar post with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Foundation. CBF officials announced the hire Aug. 19. James Smith (CBF…
Growing number confuse Obama’s faith, oppose church politicking
WASHINGTON (ABP) — A new poll released by the Pew Research Center Aug. 19 shows a sharp uptick in the percentage of Americans who are confused about President Obama’s faith. It also shows that a slight majority of Americans don’t…
Baptist executives urge federal recognition of Virginia tribes
RICHMOND, Va. (ABP) — The top executives of two Virginia Baptist groups have joined other religious leaders in calling for federal recognition of six Native American tribes in the state. John Upton Cessar Scott In an open letter released Aug….
Georgia Baptist church fire ruled arson
DUBLIN, Ga. (ABP) — Officials offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information about a fire that destroyed a Baptist church in Dublin, Ga. An Aug. 13 blaze destroyed the 50-year-old sanctuary of Dublin's Central Baptist Church. Ellis Carswell,…
Baptist executives endorse federal recognition of Virginia tribes
RICHMOND, Va. – The top executives of two Virginia Baptist groups have joined other religious leaders in calling for federal recognition of six Native American tribes in the state. In an open letter released Aug. 17, about 30 Christian, Jewish…