WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (ABP) — Some Christians before 1609 held what many refer to as distinctively Baptist beliefs. Baptists in 1609 practiced believer’s baptism, but they didn’t immerse. Even so, most church historians agree Baptists emerged as a distinct movement 400…
Scholars disagree on Anabaptist, Baptist connection
DURHAM, N.C. (ABP) — While much writing about Baptist history in the 20th century focused on what distinguishes Baptists from other Christians, a group of contemporary scholars believes the Baptist movement now needs to reconnect to its ecumenical roots. Most…
Baptist history a continuing search for the New Testament church
WACO, Texas (ABP) — Some Baptists stress evangelism, and others emphasize the social gospel. Some believe Christ died for all people; others say Christ died only for the elect whom God predestined to salvation. Historically, some defended slavery; others championed…
CBF ministry provides refuge for Miami teens
MIAMI (ABP) — When the other youth are leaving Touching Miami with Love’s ministry center, Kevin often lingers to talk with Christy Craddock, one of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s field personnel serving at this CBF-supported urban ministry. Over several months they’ve…
CBF worker’s ministry provides refuge for teens in tough Miami neighborhood
Christy Craddock, left, is one of CBF’s field personnel serving in Miami, where she ministers to youth growing up in a neighborhood filled with challenges such as drugs, crime and violence. (PHOTO/CBF Commnunications)MIAMI (ABP) — When the other youth are leaving…
Baptist groups send aid to Gaza victims
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) — A three-member medical team from Hungarian Baptist Aid is in Egypt, helping both Palestinians and Israelis affected by the current Gaza crisis. Baptist World Aid, the relief-and-development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, gave an…
Baptist groups send aid to Gaza victims
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) — A three-member medical team from Hungarian Baptist Aid is in Egypt, helping both Palestinians and Israelis affected by the current Gaza crisis. Baptist World Aid, the relief-and-development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, gave an…
Rick Warren says domestic violence is no excuse for divorce
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (ABP) — Rick Warren, the Southern Baptist megachurch pastor chosen to offer the invocation at President-elect Barack Obama's Jan. 20 inauguration, says the Bible does not permit a woman to divorce a spouse who is abusing her….
Church adopts Hooters, both adopt Hurricane Ike victims
HOUSTON (ABP) — What could bring together the members of a Houston Baptist church and employees of a restaurant known as much for its buxom, midriff-baring waitresses as for its food? God's love — and sharing it with neighbors in…
Church adopts Hooters, both adopt Hurricane Ike victims
HOUSTON (ABP) — What could bring together the members of a Houston Baptist church and employees of a restaurant known as much for its buxom, midriff-baring waitresses as for its food? God’s love — and sharing it with neighbors in…
Texas Tech kicker’s rise to fame grounded in faith
LUBBOCK, Texas (ABP) — When 21-year-old Matt Williams transferred to Texas Tech University last August, he was just excited about making new friends and getting involved at First Baptist Church in Lubbock, where the school is located. But after winning…
Texas Tech kicker’s rise to fame grounded in faith
LUBBOCK, Texas (ABP) — When 21-year-old Matt Williams transferred to Texas Tech University last August, he was just excited about making new friends and getting involved at First Baptist Church in Lubbock, where the school is located. But after winning…