NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee has amended a recommendation that the convention encourage the election of SBC officers “whose churches give at least 10 percent of their undesignated receipts to the Cooperative Program.” The move…
The house of educators
Heritage Column for May 4, 2005 By Fred Anderson There is a pretty brick house tucked away on a side residential street in a Petersburg suburb. There are signs of life everywhere-in the flower garden so lovingly tended, in the…
NC may change trustee nominations; new executive urges ‘one more try’
ASHEBORO, N.C. (ABP) — North Carolina Baptist leaders endorsed a plan to grant agencies of that Baptist convention more control over who is nominated as their trustees and directors — an issue that has prompted a lot of controversy in…
EDITORIAL: Discovering the missing power of evangelism
After they had observed the Passover in the upper room, as the end approached, Jesus allowed his disciples to overhear a conversation with his Father. How well they listened is evidenced by John's Spirit-assisted recollection of Jesus' prayer. Jesus prayed…
Burleson won’t accept suspension, plans to expose trustee ‘violations’
ENID, Okla (ABP) — Wade Burleson, the embattled blogging trustee of the International Mission Board, has been suspended from attending closed-door meetings of the board. But the Oklahoma pastor says he will not obey his suspension, setting up yet another…
ANOTHER VIEW: Manners and respect at the movies
Another View for May 11, 2006 By Phil Boatwright Baptist Press In the recent theatrical release Take the Lead, a new teacher, waiting in the principal's outer office, rises to open a door every time a lady approaches. This causes…
ANOTHER VIEW: The Judas of my life
Another View for May 11, 2006 By Philip K. Cooper I especially love the promises in God's word that tell me that I will be protected from lies and deceit that will come in the last days. I Peter 2:6…
EDITORIAL: Reel time reality
Editorial for May 11, 2006 By Jim White Editor Two movies are making their debuts this year. Both have been critically acclaimed in film festivals, but I suspect that most of you have never heard of a South African movie…
Bless God and take courage
Heritage Column for May 11, 2006 By Fred Anderson At Christmastide last year, we visited in the home of Alma Hunt in Roanoke. She placed a new book in my hand and enthusiastically said, “I want you to read this…
A vision to fulfill
There is a grainy old photograph which pictures the very first assembly at Eagle Eyrie, the Virginia Baptist assembly and conference center near Lynchburg. The photograph shows a stark contrast between architecture and people. It was taken inside English Hall,…
Take a deep breath
I have read The Da Vinci Code and thoroughly enjoyed Brown's work of fiction. I am amazed (and a bit disappointed and put off) by all the rhetoric attempting to debunk a work of fiction. I am a Christian, and…
Women’s Chorale marks 30 years
The Virginia Baptist Women's Chorale is celebrating its 30th anniversary in conjunction with the 50th anniverary of Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center. The celebration is planned for June 16 at 8 p.m. in Rooms 2-5 of English Hall. All current…