NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — Two-thirds of Protestant pastors in the United States believe Islam is a dangerous religion, according to survey results released by LifeWay Research. The survey, however, did not explore the issues behind their concern. While opinions vary…
Fear of flu prompts panic in cautious congregations
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Hand sanitizer appears at the sanctuary entrance. Worshippers greet each other with a cautionary bow rather than a warm handshake or hug. Absences increase in Bible classes. The H1N1 flu pandemic is shaking up religious communities and…
2009: The year in quotes from Baptist newsmakers
(ABP) — A month-by-month summary of quotations from Baptist newsmakers over the past year: January "I humbly ask this in the name of the one who changed my life, Yeshua, Isa, Jesus, Jesus [pronounced hay-SOOS], who taught us to…
Most-read ABP stories of 2009
(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 church’s impact
Children on Hand-in-Hand day with shoeboxes to be shipped to children overseas. SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Members of First Baptist Church in Springfield, Va., joined hands on Nov. 14 to accomplish several mission projects. Children from City Gate were taken to…
‘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…