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…
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…
Healing the Sick: Texas church reclaims biblical healing mandate
TYLER, Texas (ABP) — A trip to the doctor can be financially catastrophic for some people — particularly the more than 45 million Americans who lack adequate health insurance. Bethesda Health Clinic, a faith-based primary-care clinic started by First Baptist…
Healing the Sick: Baptist layman provides gift of life to music minister
LUBBOCK, Texas (ABP) — 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…