BUCKHANNON, W. Va. (ABP) — Praises turned to curses for families gathered Jan. 4 inside a West Virginia Baptist church building waiting for news of their loved ones trapped after a coal-mine accident. Relatives of the 13 trapped miners had…
Katrina ‘put a face on poverty,’ but will long-term picture change?
(ABP) — The dispersion of 1 million Hurricane Katrina evacuees is straining a social safety net that's already stretched to the limit by the needs of the country's 36 million poor people. But those engaged in the long-term fight against…
Underwood closes Baylor tenure urging grads to challenge ‘prevailing orthodoxy’
WACO, Texas (ABP) — Bill Underwood ended his time as Baylor University's interim president by challenging graduates to think for themselves and respect the right of other people to disagree with them. “You are entering a world where you will…
UPDATED: Federal court issues sweeping judgment against teaching of intelligent design
HARRISBURG, Pa. (ABP) — A federal judge has ruled that, while “intelligent design” may itself be intelligent, it isn't science — and shouldn't be taught as science in the public schools. The Dec. 20 decision by U.S. District Judge John…
Senate narrowly passes budget cuts opposed by anti-poverty leaders
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Vice President Dick Cheney had to cut short an official trip to Pakistan and rush back Washington to cast a tiebreaking Senate vote for budget cuts Dec. 21. The chamber was deadlocked 50-50 on the $40 billion…
1st woman ordained in SBC church dies
Addie Elizabeth Davis, the first woman ordained by a Southern Baptist congregation, died Dec. 3, in her hometown of Covington, Va., after a brief illness. She was 88. Her ordination to the gospel ministry by Watts Street Baptist Church in…
Christian network schedules workshop
The Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network announces a workshop entitled “The Time of Your Life.” Facilitated by Bob and Judy Hetherington from the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, laypersons and ministers can learn practical keys for using time wisely in order…
21-C to feature Lead like Jesus event
By Betty Surrency Lead Like Jesus To be or to do? That is the question! Lead Like Jesus believes that anytime, anyone influences the thoughts, actions or behaviors of another that they are engaging in leadership. So as a parent…
For some denominations, Christmas music doesn’t arrive until Santa does
The Christmas tree is up and lit at Christ Lutheran Church in Marietta, Ga., and Rusty Edwards just can't wait to sing a few lines of O Little Town of Bethlehem, his favorite Christmas song. But the liturgical calendar, which…
Heritage essay contest reminder
The Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies reminds high school juniors and seniors from Virginia Baptist churches of its Roots and Wings Young Scholars Essay Contest. The essay topic combines the Center’s dual purpose of remembering the past and imagining…
Classified Ads for December 22, 2005
MINISTER OF YOUTH: Church in Southeastern Virginia is seeking an experienced Minister of Youth. Applicant must have seminary degree and be led by the Lord to work with youth grades 6-12. Please send résumé to Attn: Personnel Committee, Great Bridge…
UPDATED: Federal court issues sweeping judgment against teaching of intelligent design
HARRISBURG, Pa. (ABP) — A federal judge has ruled that, while “intelligent design” may itself be intelligent, it isn't science — and shouldn't be taught as science in the public schools. The Dec. 20 decision by U.S. District Judge John…