WASHINGTON (ABP) — According to a new survey, Latino Protestants view immigration reform as a moral issue on par with abortion and — even after overwhelmingly voting for President Bush four years ago — now lean toward Barack Obama in…
Baptism remains Baptists’ symbol, but ‘problems’ must be answered
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. Armie Hammer portrays evangelist…
‘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,…
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…
Does event evangelism still work?
Some observers of church life insist the day of event evangelism has passed. They point to one-on-one evangelism as the only effective way to reach non-Christians today. But does that mean event evangelism is dead? Some evangelists are stepping forward…
Bloomer, others to be BGAV officer nominees
William “Jeff” Bloomer, current first vice president of the Baptist General Association of Virginia, will be nominated for president when the BGAV meets Nov. 11-12 in Roanoke. Bloomer, one of three nominees voted at the fall meeting of Virginia Baptists…
College students reach out globally through Virginia Baptists’ GO teams
GO (Global Outreach) Teams are short-term summer mission immersion projects for college students from across the state. Sponsored by the Virginia Baptist Mission Board and Baptist Collegiate Ministries, these international mission teams also develop leadership skills and build community through…
Lakewood marks 30
RICHMOND — Lakewood Manor Baptist Retirement Community, operated by Virginia Baptist Homes, will celebrate its 30 year anniversary on Oct. 21. The Richmond Baptist Association's dream in 1963 of having a Richmond retirement community has served thousands of residents over…