PRAGUE, Czech Republic (ABP) — Writings of Balthasar Hubmaier, one of the most well known and respected Anabaptist theologians of the Reformation, will soon be available for online research, thanks to a project of European Baptist scholars. The Institute of…
Global downturn necessitates redoubling of U.S. anti-poverty efforts, report says
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The global financial crisis makes it even more urgent that the United States not only take care of its own economy, but also redouble efforts to aid the world's poorest, according to a new report and several…
Global downturn necessitates redoubling of U.S. anti-poverty efforts, report says
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The global financial crisis makes it even more urgent that the United States not only take care of its own economy, but also redouble efforts to aid the world's poorest, according to a new report and several…
Global downturn necessitates redoubling of U.S. anti-poverty efforts, report says
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The global financial crisis makes it even more urgent that the United States not only take care of its own economy, but also redouble efforts to aid the world's poorest, according to a new report and several…
Global downturn necessitates redoubling of U.S. anti-poverty efforts, report says
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The global financial crisis makes it even more urgent that the United States not only take care of its own economy, but also redouble efforts to aid the world's poorest, according to a new report and several…
Central Seminary launches capital campaign
SHAWNEE, Kan. (ABP) — Directors of Central Baptist Theological Seminary have signed off on an $8 million capital campaign to upgrade the school's new campus and build its endowment. Meeting Nov. 13-14, Central's board of directors gave official approval to…
Christian children’s service groups unite to expand ministry reach
DALLAS (ABP) — Dallas-based Buckner Children and Family Services announced Nov. 21 it will affiliate starting Jan. 1 with Dillon International, Inc., a Christian non-profit agency in Tulsa, Okla., that specializes in international adoption services. Leaders said the arrangement, which…
Religious leaders protest violence against Christians in India
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Two Baptists were among 24 prominent Christian leaders in the United States who recently signed an open letter to President Bush calling for action against anti-Christian violence in India. Daniel Vestal of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and…
Alleged church-offering thief helps nab himself with visitor card
LAKELAND, Fla. (ABP) — In the annals of petty crime, it may not be the stupidest theft ever. But it’s probably close. Sheriff’s deputies in Lakeland, Fla., tracked down a man charged with stealing the Nov. 16 offering from a…
Shooting on Ouachita campus ends with no injuries, suspects in custody
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (ABP) — A shooting incident the afternoon of Nov. 19 on the perimeter of the Ouachita Baptist University campus didn’t involve any students and ended with no injuries and three suspects quickly arrested, according to authorities. The alleged…
FCC approves ‘white space’ technology; some churches worry about interference
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Federal Communications Commis-sion has decided to grant Google, Motorola, Dell and Microsoft permission to develop “white space” devices that some pastors worry will interfere with wireless microphones. The “white space” devices would use the same radio…
Atheists want probe of religion in military
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A na-tional atheist lobbying group is calling on President-elect Barack Obama to overhaul military policies in an effort to reduce what it sees as religious discrimination in the armed forces. The Secular Coalition for America has written…