BLACKSBURG, Va. — Across the months of January and February, student leaders from Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Virginia Tech utilized the arts, interactive experiences and children’s stickers to engage their peers with the message of the transforming power of Christ. …
From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap
STAFF CHANGES • Anna Miller, to Westhunt Church, Richmond, as pastor. • Seth Horrell, to North Riverside Church, Newport News, as pastor. • Larry Soblotne, to Faith Church, Hamptn, as pastor. • Edward Creel, pastor; Greg Soult, minister to youth…
In Alabama, football coach has more Facebook fans than God does
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban may not be bigger than God in Alabama, but he has more fans on Facebook. Saban edged out the Almighty to claim the top spot in a ranking of…
Trinity? There’s an app for that.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Nils Smith recognizes he has an unusual title — pastor for college and online community ministry. But he suspects he may be one of the first of a new breed of ministers. Smith was serving on…
Author worries online communities are hurting genuine relationships
PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) — When it comes to Facebook, Jesse Rice sees an immensely popular social networking site that’s great for sharing photos and keeping in touch with friends. He also sees something that encourages attitudes and behaviors that don’t…
What lasts forever? Faith, hope, love …and anything posted on Facebook
A student’s Facebook entry chronicles the painful details of a romantic break-up. Or describes an ill-spent weekend partying with friends. Or scathingly blisters someone who holds differing political views. Fast-forward a few years. That same student sits in a job…
Trinity? There’s an app for that.
SAN ANTONIO (ABP) — Nils Smith recognizes he has an unusual title — pastor for college and online community ministry. But he suspects he may be one of the first of a new breed of ministers. Smith was serving on…
Google Thyself: Christian ethics and social networking
(ABP) — A student’s Facebook entry chronicles the painful details of a romantic break-up. Or describes an ill-spent weekend partying with friends. Or scathingly blisters someone who holds differing political views. Fast-forward a few years. That same student sits in…
GCR advocate to be nominated as SBC president at June meeting in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) — Georgia pastor Bryant Wright will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, a Florida pastor announced March 12. The nomination of Bryant Wright, senior pastor of the Atlanta-area Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in…
American Baptist leader says denominations must retool for 21st century
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) — Budget cuts and staff restrictions in a poor economy are only a short-term solution for America's religious denominations, says an American Baptist official. Michaele Birdsall, treasurer and chief financial officer for National Ministries of American…
ABCUSA leader says denominations must retool for 21st century
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) — Budget cuts and staff restrictions in a poor economy are only a short-term solution for America's religious denominations, says an American Baptist official. Michaele Birdsall Michaele Birdsall, treasurer and chief financial officer for National Ministries…
Federal appeals court says Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional
SAN FRANCISCO (ABP) — The same federal court that sparked controversy in 2002 by ruling that leading public-school students to recite the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional now says the pledge is an "appropriate patriotic…