ORLANDO (ABP) — In the latest — and perhaps final — act of reconciliation in the former war between the Southern Baptist Convention and the Walt Disney empire, First Baptist Church of Orlando leaders baptized more than 100 people May…
Calvinist pastor, Georgia evangelist likely to square off as 1st VP nomination
WASHINGTON (ABP) — A neo-Calvinist may face an evangelist for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention this summer — in addition to the meeting's contested presidential race. Mark Dever, pastor of the Washington's Capitol Hill Baptist Church and…
Church & People News for April 27, 2006
Staff Change Robert “Bob” Bunn, to Holland Church, Suffolk, as full-time pastor. Quentin T. Madden, resigning as pastor of North Riverside Church, Newport News, to accept the pastorate of First Church, St. Simons Island, Georgia. Albert A. Peverall, to Fox…
IMB trustees elect former employee as chair, wrangle with Burleson again
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (ABP) –Trustees of the International Mission Board elected John Floyd, a former top administrator of the Southern Baptist agency, as trustee chairman — raising questions about a possible conflict of interest. Meanwhile, outgoing chairman Tom Hatley leveled additional…
Classified Ads for May 4, 2006
WORSHIP LEADER: Harrisonburg Baptist Church is looking for a praise and worship leader for its 9 a.m. Caffeinated (Contemporary) Worship Service. Previous experience is preferred, but not necessary. He or she should possess a strong vocal ability, a deep Christian…
Classified Ads for May 11, 2006
Part-time Pianist/Choir Director: Position available for Part-time Pianist/ Choir Director. Applicants please apply by sending résumé to: Stockton Memorial Baptist Church, 5100 Claypoint Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832 or fax 804-744-8761 or email [email protected]. Full-time Accountant: The Virginia Baptist Mission Board…
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Classified Ads for May 25, 2006
Full-time Youth Pastor: Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston is seeking a full-time youth pastor. We are looking for an outgoing, energetic individual that has a heart for God and youth. College degree required. College and seminary or graduate school preferred….
Floods reach state of emergency for victims in Serbia, Zambia
ATLANTA (ABP) – Flooding in Europe, which started in March and worsened as the Danube River and its tributaries swelled, has created a state of emergency in eight Serbian municipalities, with estimated damage totaling $45 million, according to Reuters. In…
SBC candidate Frank Page warns of rising discontent among conservatives
TAYLORS, S.C. (ABP) — Warning “there is a serious disconnect between the leaders of our Southern Baptist Convention and the rank-and-file,” South Carolina pastor Frank Page announced he will be a candidate for SBC president next month. Page's announcement May…
Pinson tells Truett grads to protect ‘precious gift’ of religious liberty
WACO, Texas (ABP) — Young ministers bear the responsibility for protecting the precious gift of religious liberty from some in the rising generation who would trade freedom for conformity, Bill Pinson told graduates of Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary. “Resist…
Madonna again raises Catholic ire, this time with ‘disco crucifixion’
LOS ANGELES (ABP) — Despite being raised Catholic, pop recording artist Madonna has managed once again to offend some Catholic groups by staging a “crucifixion” on a 20-foot, “disco-fied” cross. In the May 21 opening show of her “Confessions” tour…