Front Page story for March 30, 2006 By Jim White, Editor In reading Jimmy Carter's book Our Endangered Values, I was appalled by a chapter entitled “Attacking Terrorism, not Human Rights?” In this chapter, former President Carter cites several examples…
Passionate to help, pastor’s wife serves immigrants
Front Page story for April 7, 2006 By Jim White, Editor Soft-spoken but passionate about the plight of immigrants, Veronica Donahue of Tappahannock, Va, speaks from experience. Born and reared in Mexico City, she and her husband, David, now pastor…
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…
Rival clergy groups square off over gay-marriage proposal
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Rival clergy groups are facing off over a proposal to amend the Constitution to ban same-sex marriage nationwide. A group of about 30 moderate and liberal Christian and Jewish clergy appeared in a Capitol Hill press conference…
South Carolina pastor Frank Page reportedly agrees to SBC nomination
TAYLORS, S.C. (ABP) — Frank Page, a South Carolina pastor with a record of strong financial support of the denomination's budget, reportedly will be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president next month. Page's decision ensures that messengers to the June…