WACO, Texas (ABP) — After four centuries, believers’ baptism remains the symbol of Baptist identity, historian Bill Leonard stressed during a lecture series at Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary. But in the 21st century, Baptists must respond to…
‘Billy: The Early Years’ falls flat in box office
(240 words) (ABP) — A biopic about evangelist Billy Graham hit theaters with a thud its opening weekend Oct. 10-12, earning far less than other religion-themed movies like Fireproof and Bill Maher's agnostic comedy documentary Religulous. Billy: The Early Years,…
‘Billy: The Early Years’
falls flat in box office
(240 words) (ABP) — A biopic about evangelist Billy Graham hit theaters with a thud its opening weekend Oct. 10-12, earning far less than other religion-themed movies like Fireproof and Bill Maher's agnostic comedy documentary Religulous. Armie Hammer portrays evangelist…
CBF field personnel minister among Middle Eastern group
(408 words) ATLANTA (ABP) — Frank Morrow was in the Middle East doing relief work after a natural disaster when a local official asked, “Why do you do what you do? Why did you come?” Morrow opened a paperback Bible and shared…
Pastor says he’s ‘poli-ticked’ about election
(855 words) GRAPEVINE, Texas (ABP) — At a time when polls indicate growing distaste for politics in the pulpit, one Southern Baptist mega-pastor is launching a high-profile sermon series aimed at getting Christians off the bench and into political action….
Everett sermon at Southwestern may be sign of thaw in relations
(421 words) FORT WORTH, Texas (ABP) — In a sign that once-frosty relations between the Baptist General Convention of Texas and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary may be thawing, the BGCT's new executive director, Randel Everett, spoke there Oct. 15. "I…
Candidates spar over abortion in final presidential debate
(806 words) HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (ABP) — John McCain and Barack Obama differed sharply over the legality of abortion in their third and final presidential debate Oct.15 at Hofstra University, in one of the only mentions in this year’s presidential debates…
Virginia Intermont College moves toward its religious roots
BRISTOL — Robert Rainwater, dean of religious life at Virginia Intermont College, will never forget May of 2007. On the 16th day of that month he fell 14 feet from a ladder while doing home repairs and fractured his back….
Baptist Heritage Day celebrated at Bluefield College for ninth year
BLUEFIELD — Bluefield College celebrated its history Oct. 8 with an annual Baptist Heritage Day ceremony on campus, featuring a keynote address from an authority on Baptist life, Joseph T. Lewis, president of the Baptist General Association of Virginia. For…
EDITORIAL: A little child shall lead them
When I attended the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta with more than a hundred other Virginia Baptists, I expected a blessing. The impressive speaker lineup and the nationally-known leadership lecturers and authors promised sure-fire challenges and insightful messages. What I wasn't…
Baptist history archives gathered under one roof
ATLANTA (ABP) — Scholars and history buffs who want to learn more about Baptist history now can do so in one place. The American Baptist Historical Society dedicated the Samuel Colgate Historical Library and Archives on Mercer University's Atlanta campus…
Being himself
When he retires in October, Larry Holland will have completed over 41 years as pastor of Franklin Heights Baptist Church in Rocky Mount. He could joke that it would be impossible to tell his age simply based upon his four…