We just don't hear about the Ten Commandments anymore. They carry the essence of the law of our land and guidelines for all of life. I'm embarrassed that our preachers apparently aren't preaching the Ten Commandments. Lots of morality issues…
N.C. college receives donation of 1686 Luther Bible translation
MARS HILL, N.C. (ABP) — Across the centuries, across the ocean, through bombings and world wars, a sacred bit of history has emerged from the distant past to find a home at Mars Hill College. The North Carolina Baptist school…
Spirituality plays significant part in children’s happiness
TORONTO (RNS) — Spirituality contributes significantly to a child's overall happiness — even more so than for adults, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. The study tested 315 children ages 9 to 12, measuring spirituality…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for May 1, 2008
STAFF CHANGES • J. R. Dockum, to Hebron Church, Aylett, as pastor. • David Waters, to Sunset Hills Church, Wytheville, as pastor. • Dennis Green, to Powhatan Community Church, Powhatan, as executive pastor. • Bob Yevak, resigning as pastor of…
Most Americans believe sin exists; they just can’t agree which acts are sinful
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The vast majority of Americans believe sin exists, but they differ on which behaviors are sinful, according to a new survey by Ellison Research. The Phoenix-based marketing research company found 87 percent of Americans believe in the…
Tiny New York church does outsized ministry
NEW YORK (ABP) — Matthew is one of the many stories that make up Manhattan — and little Metro Baptist Church's outsized ministry. The young musician came to New York with dreams of making it big in the industry —…
Tiptoe through the tulip
Can Calvinist and non-Calvinist Baptists work together? It depends, some advocates of Reformed theology say, on whether Christians on both sides are willing to tiptoe through the TULIP — the acrostic for five doctrinal points that set apart Calvinists. TULIP…
FAITH DIGEST
Bible tops America's bookshelf, poll shows. The Bible is the favorite book of all time for American adults, regardless of demographic group, according to a new 2008 Harris Interactive Poll. Researchers said it's rare to find such consensus among Americans,…
CBF partnering with churches in Spanish-speaking Caribbean
ATLANTA (ABP) — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has a new answer for an old question being asked by many CBF churches: “How do we reach Hispanics living in our community?” The new answer? “Partner with churches from Spanish-speaking countries.” “Such…
Floral theology delineates doctrines held by Calvinists
Theologians past and present have used a bouquet of initials and analogies to describe Calvinist doctrine. Historically, the Reformed Synod of Dort in the Netherlands delineated the differences between Calvinism and the teachings of James Jacobus Arminius. For the sake…
Stewardship is subject of two events in May
“Developing a Giving Life” is the theme of a convocation and public program to be held on Tuesday, May 20 at Bon Air Baptist Church in Richmond. The convocation will focus on the present state of stewardship education and is…
Congressional Black Caucus honors Georgetown College
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Extraordinary efforts at fostering diversity and building relationships with African-American Baptists earned Georgetown College special recognition April 30 in Washington. In a United States Capitol ceremony, officials of the Congressional Black Caucus recognized the Georgetown, Ky.-based Baptist…