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…
Standish named new head of religious-freedom commission
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Adventist leader James Standish has been named the new executive director of a federal panel that advocates for global religious liberty. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom announced Aug. 20 that James Standish would lead…
Saddleback forum points out candidates’ differences, similarities
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (ABP) — Individual stand on moral issues — from personal character to the international arena — was the foundation of the Aug. 16 Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency. The two-hour forum, sponsored by Southern Baptist mega-congregation…
Healing the Sick: Candidates’ health plans reflect different visions for government
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Differences in presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama’s plans for reforming the American health-care system reflect their differing views on the proper role of government. Whether one plan more closely resembles biblical principles of justice and…
Healing the Sick: Bible class project sparks international medical ministry
CrossLink International workers loading medical supplies for shipping. FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) — An eye-opening visit by a Baptist Sunday school class to a Moscow hospital nearly 20 years ago sparked a project that today provides millions of dollars in…