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McAfee project introduces laypeople to seminary in 30-minute segments

ATLANTA (ABP) — In an effort to pull back the veil on theological education, Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology is set to debut “The 30-Minute Seminary,” a series of 14 programs to be broadcast to more than one million…

God and the Gridiron: Why are U.S. sports so Christianity-friendly?

Tim Tebow, who famously writes Bible verses in his game-day eye black, says religious expression for athletes is simply a part of who they are. And focusing on one’s faith keeps athletes’ priorities in order. (PHOTO/Marc Seroto/Getty Images) (ABP) —…

Baptists prep for immediate, long-term responses to Haiti quake

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) — Baptist groups in the United States began gearing up Jan. 13 for both immediate and long-term responses to the earthquake that killed thousands in Port-au-Prince, the capital and largest city of the impoverished Caribbean nation…

From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap

STAFF CHANGES • Paul Robert “Trey” Gilliam III, to Mulberry Grove Church, Nathalie, as pastor. • David Jones, to Riverdale Church, Roanoke, as pastor. 50 YEARS: Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 4. Former pastor Ross…

Spring 2010 classes offered by Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network

Together with the John Leland Center, a Virginia Baptist education partner, the Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network will offer college/diploma and Masters degree classes for professional and volunteer ministry leaders in spring 2010. College/diploma classes will meet at five locations…

EDITORIAL: Aunt Ida’s mind wanders during the sermon

Dear Jimmy, I don’t know what the matter with me was last Sunday, but I just couldn’t seem to keep my mind on Brother Bobby’s sermon. It wasn’t that he was hard to listen to. No, in fact, he has…

HERITAGE: Death in the family

Dear Zachary, Cassidy and Emily: Across the years I have written several letters addressed to you, my grandchildren, which have appeared in this column. They have covered several different topics. When Zachary was born, I wrote about what it means…

OUT LOUD

“If you saw a woman struck by a car, would you call an ambulance right away? Or would you first ask for her papers to make sure she was not an illegal immigrant?” E. J. Dionne The syndicated columnist was…

ASK THE ARCHITECT: Embarking on a Journey

Greetings to our readers! Today we are beginning a monthly column designed to answer questions church leaders are asking about buildings. Although churches differ in many respects, almost all have buildings. It is what almost every church has in common….