LUBBOCK,Texas — Alzheimer's disease may cloud Hal Rowe's memory or derail his train of thought, but it has done nothing to damage his love of life and his desire to help others. Shortly after his diagnosis in the spring of…
Former planter files libel suit against Texas Baptists
EDINBURG, Texas (ABP) — A former Hispanic church planter implicated in a 2006 Baptist General Convention of Texas scandal has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BGCT and several other Texas Baptist entities and individuals. Otto Arango, founder of the…
Candidates’ healthcare plans reflect different visions
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Differences in presidential candidates John McCain's and Barack Obama's plans for reforming the American healthcare system reflect differing views on the proper role of government. Whether one plan more closely resembles biblical principles of justice and charity…
Baptist Youth World Conference attracts 6,000 to German city
More than 6,000 youth from nearly 90 countries gathered in the Leipzig Congress Center in eastern Germany for the opening session of the 15th Baptist Youth World Conference last month. The conference, held every five years, is the largest global…
Virginia students are ‘driven’ at 2008 Youth EnCounter event
Being “driven” in one's relationship with Christ and taking seriously the challenges that Christian faith presents was the focus of Virginia Baptists' Youth EnCounter 2008. Photo by Alice Rusher Sonicflood leads in worship at YEC. Held July 31 and August…
Not just another conference
Recently, I attended the Baptist Youth World Conference in Leipzig, Germany. Now, if you think this was just another church conference, or youth group meeting, well then you are entirely wrong. From opening to closing day, it was an exciting…
Virginia women ministers celebrate 20 years
Virginia Baptist Women in Ministry will hold a gala dinner to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sept. 26 at the University of Richmond's Jepson Alumni Center. The dinner will feature the introduction of a new publication, displays and pictures from…
2008 Baptist Hymnal makes official debut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — The new 2008 Baptist Hymnal made its official debut during a morning worship Aug. 8 at LifeWay Christian Resources's home office in Nashville, Tenn., and again that evening at the city's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The 2008…
Baptist ministry assistants schedule fall conference
The Baptist Ministry Assistants of Virginia have scheduled their one-day fall conference for Friday, Sept. 26, at United Baptist Church, 7100 Columbia Pike in Annandale. The theme for the meeting will be “Excelling in His Service” and the Scripture reference…
LifeWay Store celebrates opening in Midlothian
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Midlothian LifeWay Christian Store will celebrate its grand opening Aug. 23-Sept. 20. The new 5,200 square-foot store, which officially opened in the Richmond suburb on Aug. 14, features Christian music, gifts, Bibles, books, children's products and…
EDITORIAL: Elsie evangelism
I read the 23rd Palm from her worn Bible and after making preliminary remarks, I sat down, as the family had requested. They had asked that friends and family members be allowed to share their thoughts. I would conclude the…
Falling revenue causes LifeWay to cut staff
NASHVILLE (ABP) — LifeWay Christian Resources will cut 5 percent of its workforce by Sept. 30 because revenues are lower than expected, officials of the Southern Baptist Convention's publishing arm have announced. The cuts represent about 100 jobs. Officials would…