RICHMOND — A variety of events will be held in conjunction with Connect:2007, the annual meeting of the Baptist General Association to be held Nov. 13-14 in Richmond. Among them: Virginia Baptist Pastors Conference, Monday, Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m….
Imprecatory praying
I must admit that the subject of “imprecatory prayer” is new to me. While I have prayed for many things, praying for a curse to fall on some one is not among them —although, I must confess I've been tempted…
Israel claims artifacts found date to first Jewish temple
JERUSALEM (RNS) — Israeli archaeologists who have been inspecting maintenance work done by Muslims on the Temple Mount have discovered what they believe are artifacts dating back to the time of the first Jewish temple. Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities…
Thank goodness
Thank goodness for Michael Cox's theological musings presented in his Oct. 18 article “Imprecatory Prayer: Is Invoking a Curse a Valid Part of Prayer?” Cox suggests the Bible, as the “word of God,” encourages Christians “to invoke a curse or…
Falwell’s church continues fast-paced growth
WASHINGTON (RNS)—Thomas Road Baptist Church, the Virginia megachurch founded by the late Jerry Falwell, had the largest numeric growth recorded in a new list of the nation's fastest-growing churches. Outreach magazine reported the church in Lynchburg, Va., saw an increase…
Praise for Huckabee
Thank you for the article about Mike Huckabee in the October 25 issue of the Religious Herald. While serving eight years as minister of music at First Baptist Church, Hope, Arkansas, it was my pleasure to work closely with Mike…
From one generation to the next: WMUV holds annual meeting
More than 1,100 women gathered at Eagle Eyrie last weekend for Woman's Missionary Union of Virginia's annual meeting — continuing a decades-long tradition of inspiring the next generation to a commitment to missions. Because the conference center cannot accommodate so…
Americans don’t want religious pitches from presidential candidates, poll says
WASHINGTON (RNS)—Even though thousands of evangelicals flocked to Washington for the recent Values Voter Summit, more than two-thirds of Americans think presidential candidates should not use their religious beliefs to sway voters, a new poll shows. The poll, conducted by…
SECOND OPINON: Protecting the poor from payday lending
The postcard seemed harmless. The little cartoon money man with a dollar sign magic wand promised a “pay day advance” (up to $500) interest free. First-time customers only. But what would that card mean in the hands of an elderly…
IMB trustees censure Burleson, bar him from board activities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (ABP) — In a rare move, trustees of a Southern Baptist Convention agency voted Nov. 6 to censure one of their own and effectively bar him from carrying out the duties of his office. However, reform-minded Oklahoma pastor…
Pat Robertson endorses Giuliani despite views on abortion, gays
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The controversial founder of the Christian Coalition has endorsed a Republican presidential candidate known for his support of abortion rights and gay rights. In a Nov. 7 Washington press conference, television evangelist Pat Robertson announced he is…
Chuck Poole returns to former pulpit after 4 years among city’s poorest
JACKSON, Miss. (ABP) — In 2003, Chuck Poole left the pastorate of Northminster Baptist Church to minister to the street people of Jackson, Miss., and others living in poverty. Four-and-a-half-years later, he is returning to that same pulpit — changed…