WASHINGTON (ABP) — A group of prominent Southern Baptists — including the denomination's president — released what some are calling a mild statement on climate change and environmental stewardship March 10. But the names of several prominent denominational leaders are…
Evangelical turnout for Democrats in Ohio shows diversity, experts say
NEW YORK (ABP) — Polls showing that 43 percent of white evangelical voters who participated in Ohio's recent primary election voted for Democrats are further evidence that mainstream media are missing a key story, according to a group of pundits….
More than 4,800 people accept Christ in Caracas outreach effort
CARACAS, Venezuela (ABP) — More than 1,150 Baptists from Venezuela and the United States shared the gospel roughly 10,000 times during a recent evangelism effort called Caracas Crusade 2008. Jacobo García, director of missions and evangelism of the National Baptist…
Baptists Today to honor Knight at 25th anniversary celebration
MACON, Ga. (ABP) — Walker Knight, founding editor of Baptists Today, will be honored April 3 as part of the independent news journal’s 25th anniversary celebration. Knight launched the national publication first known as SBC Today in 1983, shortly after…
Does God protect some disaster victims but not others?
JACKSON, Tenn. (RNS) — As Kristen Fabrizio felt the vibrations preceding the tornado that ripped across the campus of Union University in Jackson, Tenn., last month, she clung to her friends, who in turn clung to their faith. “You can…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for March 6, 2008
STAFF CHANGES • Timothy Corder, to Braddock Church, Alexandria, as pastor. • Linda Garrett,to Long Branch Church, The Plains, as pastor. • Roland McCraw, to Stone Mountain Church, Laurel Fork, as pastor. • Bill Rose,to Mill Creek Church, Lebanon, as…
Americans fluid in their religious affiliation, Pew study reveals
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A new study of more than 35,000 adult Americans by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life captures the depth and breadth of religious America — 78.4 percent Christian, 4.7 percent members of other faiths and…
Judge rules in Windermere’s favor, against convention
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (ABP) — Windermere Baptist Conference Center acted legally when it changed its articles of incorporation, Cole County (Mo.) Circuit Court Judge Richard Callahan ruled March 4. The ruling was the latest action in a lawsuit the Missouri…
FAITH DIGEST
Amazing Grace takes top honors. Amazing Grace, the big-budget film that traced the life of abolitionist William Wilberforce, won Most Inspiring Movie of 2007 and Best Movie for Mature Audiences at the 16th annual Movieguide Faith and Values Awards in…
Baptists Today to honor Knight at 25th anniversary celebration
MACON, Ga. (ABP) — Walker Knight, founding editor of Baptists Today, will be honored April 3 as part of the independent news journal's 25th anniversary celebration. Knight launched the national publication first known as SBC Today in 1983, shortly after…
Follow the money
Most observers of congregational life agree — a person can tell a lot about a church by looking at its budget. But exactly what conclusions can be drawn about a church's priorities remain an open question.tory “It's a question I've…
Obama speech spurs IRS investigation
WASHINGTON (ABP) — A speech that Barack Obama made last year to his fellow Congregationalists has spurred an Internal Revenue Service investigation that threatens the tax-exempt status of an entire denomination. Leaders of the Illinois senator's United Church of Christ…