(ABP) — If there’s one thing that the 2009 Internet statistics for Associated Baptist Press stories show, it’s that Wiley Drake knows how to draw media attention. Three of the ten most-viewed articles on ABP’s website between Jan. 1 and…
Most-read ABP stories of 2009 feature controversies, tragedies — and Drake
(ABP) — If there’s one thing that the 2009 Internet statistics for Associated Baptist Press stories show, it’s that Wiley Drake knows how to draw media attention. Wiley Drake Three of the ten most-viewed articles on ABP’s website between Jan….
Grand jury clears police in shooting of Georgia Baptist pastor
TOCCOA, Ga. (ABP) — A grand jury has cleared police officers involved in a Sept. 1 shooting that killed a Southern Baptist pastor caught in the middle of a botched drug sting. An 18-member grand jury in Stephens County in…
Historic downtown D.C. church, once at death’s door, now thriving
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Moments before Sunday worship begins, Pastor Amy Butler and members of the Calvary Baptist Church choir gather in a small annex next to the sanctuary. Butler leads the group in a short prayer, then issues a warning….
Historic downtown D.C. church, once at death’s door, now thriving
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Moments before Sunday worship begins, Pastor Amy Butler and members of the Calvary Baptist Church choir gather in a small annex next to the sanctuary. Butler leads the group in a short prayer, then issues a warning….
Jimmy Carter apologizes to Jews for controversial past statements
ATLANTA (ABP) — Criticized in the past for remarks that upset many in America's Jewish community, former President Jimmy Carter apologized Dec. 21 for any of his words or actions that might have served to stigmatize Israel. Jimmy Carter photographed…
Ga. Baptist college to require faculty assent to SBC faith statement
Emir Caner, who converted from Islam to Christianity as a teenager, is best known for work, along with his brother Emir Caner, warning about purported evils of the Islamic faith. CLEVELAND, Ga. (ABP) — Truett-McConnell College in northeast Georgia…
‘Hand-in-Hand’ ministry strengthens impact of Northern Virginia church
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Members of First Baptist Church in Springfield, Va., joined hands on Nov. 14 to accomplish several mission projects. One group wrapped and filled 136 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The shoe boxes will be distributed by…
SECOND OPINION: Christian Christmas chronic lyricosis
I am at times afflicted with chronic lyricosis — which is, on the off chance you have not heard of it, a malady characterized by the habitual misunderstanding of song lyrics. When I was a child, I thought the hymn…
Chris Tomlin: Recording artist wants young worshippers to give ‘glory to God in the highest’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Throughout his December concerts, Christian recording artist Chris Tomlin hopes to do more than spread Yuletide cheer. He wants young worshippers to find new meaning in traditional Christmas carols. “The lyrics of these songs are so beautiful,…
LETTER: Tasteless article
I was disturbed and disappointed in the article by Robert Marus and Ken Camp, “Christians are just as susceptible as anyone to internet rumor-mongering. What does that say about us,” that appeared in the Oct. 22 issue of the Religious…
LETTER: Taking ‘holy’ out of the Bible
With the passing of Thanksgiving, my e-mail box is filled with messages reminding Christians to put Christ back into Christmas. These chain messages admonish Christians not to say “Seasons Greetings” and to rebuke the “holiday tree.” I wonder where these…