WASHINGTON (ABP) — Executive Board members of the District of Columbia Baptist Convention delayed a vote on affirming the nomination of executive director candidate Ricky Creech March 14 because several of them had not received adequate information prior to the…
Baptist peace mediator in Nicaragua dies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ABP) — Gustavo Parajón, a medical doctor and pastor who was a leading voice for peace and justice ministry in Nicaragua for more than 40 years, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday, March 13. Gustavo Parajón He was…
Partnership is mission strategy key, team leader says
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. (ABP) — Gary Snowden's heart is never too far from missions and the impact a group of committed believers can have. Both his jobs bring him face to face with needs and remind him Christians must be…
Rob Bell discusses themes in new book
NEW YORK (ABP) — On the eve of the release of his controversial book on hell, Rob Bell sat on stage March 14 opposite Newsweek editor Lisa Miller under a wood-etching that read, "The Place Where People Meet to Seek…
Bluefield College to compete in Mid-South Conference
BLUEFIELD, VA. — Bluefield College has announced it is joining the Mid-South Conference, a Division 1 member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The college has been a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The Mid-South Conference offers 18…
Virginia Baptists responding to earthquake, tsunami in Japan
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Baptists have begun collecting financial contributions to assist victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week. “Virginia Baptists grieve with the people of Japan as the effects of the massive earthquake and subsequent…
1982 Virginia Baptist ministry team continues to produce results
When John Upton and other Virginia Baptists travelled to Panama to celebrate the signing of a five-year ministry partnership agreement, little did they understand the significance of one official greeting they received. Although other Panamanian Baptists had also welcomed Virginia…
Creative ministry takes on a life of its own among Panamanian Baptists
LA CHORRERA, Panama — When church leaders plan a meeting, there are always some “clowns” who show up. Usually leaders just hope they don’t all show up at once and dominate the meeting. But that’s exactly what Panamanian Baptists are…
EDITORIAL: Is that a trumpet I hear?
Voices first heard in childhood often continue to impact us with potent echoes from the past. At the speed of thought I return to that small church in Jefferson County, Mo., where I grew up. It was Sunday evening and…