WASHINGTON (ABP) — Is the “war on Christmas” one worth fighting? Despite the dutiful culture warriors lining up to defend the religious trappings of the holiday, some Christian ethicists aren't so sure it's a wise battle to pick. Since November,…
Largest Baptist universities face watershed leadership changes
(ABP) — Three of the largest Baptist universities in the nation have each chosen a different strategy in selecting the president who will shape the school's future. Now pundits wonder which model will emerge as the new face of Christian…
Makers of Jordan River body lotions not deterred by river’s pollution
(ABP) — Would-be pilgrims searching for rebirth in the waters of the Jordan River can now buy it in handy 8 oz. bottles — new body lotions available just in time for Christmas. And buyers won't even have to wade…
Arkansas college president nominated to lead Samford University
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (ABP) — Andrew Westmoreland, president of Arkansas Baptists' Ouachita Baptist University, has been nominated to become president of Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. The Samford search committee will recommend Westmoreland during a special meeting of trustees Jan.10, the…
N.Y. court reverses marriage ruling, as gay-rights activists sue in Iowa
WASHINGTON (ABP) — A New York state appeals court has overturned a lower court's ruling in favor of gay marriage. Meanwhile, the effort to secure the right to marry has expanded to Iowa's courts. A five-judge panel of the New…
Rappahannock Baptists wish a ‘beary’ Christmas to children along the stricken Gu
Cover Story for December 15, 2005 Christmas will be a little merrier this year for some residents of the Gulf Coast, thanks to churches in the Rappahanock Baptist Association. More than 3,000 teddy bears, beanie babies and other stuffed animals…
Advent: Week Four
Devotionals for December 15, 2005 By Connie White Member, First Baptist Church, Newport News Editor's note: As the Christmas season approaches, we offer the following daily devotional thoughts. Week Four: Love December 18 And the Holy Spirit descended on him…
Ministries around the world draw attention of Fellowship
In the hills of northern Thailand, there is agricultural innovation among marginalized hill tribes. Progress is occurring with Bible translation among the Romany in Europe. Relief efforts bring care to victims of hurricanes, tsunamis and other catastrophic events. Each of these…
Church & People News for December 15, 2005
Christmas Music & Drama Beaver Dam Church, Troy; “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Bethel Church, Salem; “The Love, Joy and Laughter of Christmas,” Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Biltmore Church, Glen Allen; “Star of…
Is there a ‘war on Christmas’?
Another View for December 15, 2005 By Brent Walker Baptist Joint Committee Are “Christian haters” and “professional atheists” engaged in an all-out war on Christmas, as FOX News' anchor John Gibson claims? I don't think so-unless one is prepared to…
Whither the ‘war on Christmas’?
Speaking and listening
Editorial for December 15, 2005 By Jim White Have you noticed that everybody seems to feel complete freedom to speak for God? Of course there are Baptist preachers who have been gifted by the Spirit and called by the Lord…