JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (ABP) — Greg Warner, who has shepherded Associated Baptist Press since its infancy 18 years ago, informed the agency’s directors and staff Aug. 26 that he would be stepping down for medical reasons. Warner, 53, has been the…
ABP Executive Editor Greg Warner to step down, citing health reasons
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (ABP) — Greg Warner, who has shepherded Associated Baptist Press since its infancy 18 years ago, informed the agency’s directors and staff Aug. 26 that he would be stepping down for medical reasons. Warner, 53, has been the…
Reports: Several dead in India after Hindu-Christian clashes
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) — At least six people have died in clashes between Christians and Hindus in the Indian state of Orissa, Reuters reported Aug. 27. However, accounts coming into the Baptist World Alliance claim the death toll in…
Family vacation centers on missions and serving
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (ABP) — Four families packed a church van and headed on summer vacation. Although they only drove a few hours to Kansas City, Kan., this was no ordinary vacation for these Missourians. This vacation was about sharing…
Family vacation centers on missions and serving
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (ABP) — Four families packed a church van and headed on summer vacation. Although they only drove a few hours to Kansas City, Kan., this was no ordinary vacation for these Missourians. This vacation was about sharing…
Family vacation centers on missions and serving
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (ABP) — Four families packed a church van and headed on summer vacation. Although they only drove a few hours to Kansas City, Kan., this was no ordinary vacation for these Missourians. This vacation was about sharing…
Former IMB leader takes Kansas City DOM post
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (ABP) — A former high-ranking International Mission Board leader who resigned over policy concerns has accepted an associational director’s position in Missouri. No caption submitted The executive board of the Blue River-Kansas City Baptist Association called Rodney…
Baptist layman provides gift of life to music minister
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…