MARION, Ala. (ABP) — Judson College is poised to receive a $9 million Christmas present. Proceeds from the estate of Marian Acree Tucker of Dadeville, Ala., will be the largest bequest ever given by an individual donor to the Baptist-affiliated…
Hybrid holiday ‘Chrismukkah’ shows tension in blended American families
DALLAS (ABP) — There's a new winter holiday on the rise, and it could be the perfect opportunity to enjoy Fa-La-La-La Latkes, Blitzen's Blintzes, and Christmas trees filled with “menorahments.” It's not Christmas. And it's not Hanukkah. It's both. And…
Colleen Burroughs, friends bring water to drought-stricken Malawi
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (ABP) — When Colleen Burroughs heard a news report last year that a drought in Malawi threatened to kill 5 million people, the Birmingham resident, who was raised in Malawi by Baptist missionary parents, knew she had to…
Avoid Christmas stress by getting organized, expert says
DALLAS (ABP) — 'Tis the season for anxiety attacks as to-do lists grow longer and days grow shorter. But families can reduce holiday stress by following a few simple organizing tips, author Marcia Ramsland says. “The holidays are as much…
New Jersey passes civil unions with same rights as marriage
TRENTON, N.J. (ABP) — On Dec. 14, New Jersey became the third state in the Union to offer gay residents legal protections similar to marriage. The New Jersey Assembly — the lower chamber of the state's legislature — passed a…
Ladies trio celebrates 40 years of ministry
December marks the 40th anniversary of a Richmond-area ladies trio called “The Christadoes”—which means, “We Sing Unto Christ.” That name is not only the meaning of “Christadoes,” but it is also the testimony of June Caskey of Grove Avenue Baptist…
Hillary Clinton hires faith consultant for potential presidential campaign
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Following a trend of Democrats becoming more faith-friendly, Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) has hired a Baptist “faith guru” for her expected 2008 presidential campaign. Burns Strider, who has been the head of religious outreach for the House…
Bluefield professor elected officer in national religious profs association
Bluefield College professor Tim Crawford, chair of the division of Christian studies, has been elected to serve as vice president of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion. The BC professor of Bible and Hebrew earned the one-year national…
Not just for Christmas anymore: Mary gaining evangelical fans
DALLAS (ABP) — Some might say Mary, the mother of Jesus, doesn't know her place. Instead of staying in her traditional Protestant role — quietly overlooking the manger in Christmastime crèches — Mary is emerging as an increasingly popular figure…
Newest BGAV church opens in Loudoun County
On Oct. 1, Loudoun Bible Church opened with a bang in Ashburn. The opening service consisted of a heart-warming commissioning ceremony, soul-stirring gospel music, a celebratory reception featuring noted jazz artists, AJQ Jazz, and an inaugural sermon by pastor Wayne…
Summit calls global church to focus to AIDS crisis
When 5,500 people die of AIDS every day, the need is not for charity but for justice, says Bono, and the church must do something about it. “That's a lot of our brothers and sisters to be losing for no…
Leaders at Texas conference join McKissic’s call for more freedom
Pastors and other Baptist leaders at a Dec. 5 roundtable discussion voted unanimously to request Southern Baptist Convention officials to reconsider restrictive policies regarding speaking in tongues. The 100-plus pastors and laypeople who attended the half-day event at Dwight McKissic's…