The first true Sunday school in America started in Accomac, Va., in 1785. That's the starting place for Bill Alphin's challenge for Virginia Baptists to start new small groups. Alphin, who coordinates Bible study and discipleship for the Virginia Baptist…
How do you spell relief?
By Jim White The U.S. Marines earned the moniker “First to Fight.” The Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief Team may well earn the reputation “First to Respond.” As I write this, (Monday, Aug. 29) Hurricane Katrina is still pounding the Gulf…
Most secular, religious colleges listed
If your family is about to spend $40,000 a year to send your freshman off to Reed College in Portland, Ore., you can rest as??????2he will get the nation's top-ranked overall academic experience for undergrads. The one thing the Reed…
Evolution and Christianity incompatible, says Mohler
Evolution is a driving force behind the rejection of traditional morality, Albert Mohler Jr. said in a National Public Radio online forum on evolution and religious faith. “Evolutionary theory stands at the base of moral relativism and the rejection of…
Christian leaders rebuke Robertson for assassination recommendation
By Robert Marus Something of an international diplomatic crisis ensued Aug. 23, after news spread that conservative Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson had called for the assassination of Venezuela's president. Representatives of groups as diverse as the State Department, the Department…
Taizé founder killed during worship service
The legendary founder of a monastic community that united Christians from Anglican, Lutheran, Catholic and evangelical traditions was stabbed to death during a prayer service Aug. 16. Brother Roger, leader of the Taizé Community in the French region of Burgundy,…
Leaders predict SBC-backed network won’t find acceptance in Europe
By Greg Warner Baptist leaders in Europe predict the Southern Baptist Convention will have a hard time drawing Baptists from the continent into a new international network that, some say, will compete with the Baptist World Alliance. When the SBC…
Following international rebukes, Pat Robertson apologizes
Editor's note: This story updates one released previously. WASHINGTON (ABP) — Pat Robertson initially defended, then apologized Aug. 24 for remarks he made on national television two days before, calling for the murder of Venezuela's president. The conservative Christian broadcaster…
Iraqi drafters propose constitution over objections of minorities
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Iraqis will vote Oct. 15 on a proposal for a permanent constitution that many Sunni Muslim leaders, other religious minorities and secularists find deeply troubling. The drafting committee, made up mainly of Sunni and Shiite Muslim Arabs…
Kentucky divinity school moves onto Disciples seminary campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABP) — With a joint convocation on Aug. 30, a new Baptist divinity school and a Disciples of Christ seminary that has existed since 1865 became intimately acquainted. The service marked the beginning of the 2005-06 academic year…
Charles Bugg installed as dean of Gardner-Webb divinity school
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (ABP) — Charles Bugg was installed as dean of the M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University during the Aug. 29 convocation in the campus chapel. He came to the post June 1 from Baptist…
As Katrina strikes La., Miss., Baptist relief workers respond
(ABP) — Baptists across the nation are opening their doors and hearts to those fleeing Hurricane Katrina. Baptist churches throughout Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi have become impromptu shelters for refugees fleeing Hurricane Katrina Aug. 29. In partnership with the American…