BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Campbell University Divinity School has opened a new World Religions and Global Cultures Center to enhance students' understanding of other cultures and religious beliefs. Michael Cogdill, dean of the Campbell Divinity School and George Braswell, director…
Neurotheology opens doors for scientific study of belief
NEW YORK (ABP) — Some scientists say neurotheology — an emerging discipline that addresses the correlation between neurological and spiritual activity — proves God created the brain. Others claim “the brain created the god.” At the root of the debate,…
News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for November 22, 2007
STAFF CHANGES • Larry Cheek, to First Church, Collinsville, as pastor. • Derik W. Hamby, to Randolph Memorial Church, Madison Heights, as full-time pastor. • Tom Parker, resigning as pastor of Oak Grove Church, Cana. • Greg Compton, resigning as…
Virginia Baptists approve budget, elect officers, expand partnerships
RICHMOND — Virginia Baptists increased their support last week for a variety of state, national and international ministries — and for the second year in a row persuaded their budget committee to modify its proposal because of concerns about funding…
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … a superhero in a burqa?
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Move over, Fantastic Four. There's a new team of superheroes in town. Meet Jabbar the Powerful, a Hulk-like strong man, and Noora the Light, who can create holograms. Darr the Afflicter wields powerful pain waves. One hero,…
2007 BGAV Resolutions
Resolution of Appreciation With praise and thanksgiving to God through our Lord Jesus Christ, in whose name we have gathered, and to whose glory we consecrate our work together, We the messengers of the 184th of the Baptist General Association…
New book probes poetry’s power to stir the soul
CHICAGO (RNS) — Poetry is that unusual combination of words with the power to move, delight, nurture and transport readers beyond the here-and-now. It also can nourish our souls, according to the authors of a new book celebrating how poetry…
EDITORIAL: A time for thanks
Not long ago the on-air Today Show staff members were asked which holiday was their favorite. Each one said, “Thanksgiving.” Matt Lauer said it is “by far … by far” his favorite. I couldn't help but register some surprise and…
First Church, Coeburn, opens Hope Center to meet needs
First Baptist Church in Coeburn held the grand opening for its Hope Center on Oct. 27. The Hope Center Ministry began as a vision one year ago with a desire to utilize a large empty space in the church that…
SECOND OPINION: An association testimony
The year 2007 is the 300th anniversary of local Baptist associations in America; the founding of that first such association was in Philadelphia in 1707. These associations have spread throughout America and provide many opportunities for churches and individuals to…
IMB trustees define contextualization
RICHMOND (BP) — Making the gospel more accessible to the world's 6,500 unreached people groups is the goal of new guidelines adopted by trustees of the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board Nov. 6-7. Trustees outlined five “principles of contextualization”…
Return to Mount Hermon
On a magnificent fall Sabbath earlier this year, William E. Hatcher enjoyed a return to Mount Hermon Baptist Church in his native Bedford County. The occasion was the church's 220th anniversary. The church was packed with members, former members and…