(ABP) — Many Christian public school teachers see their vocation as more than a job. They view it as a divine calling. But some wrestle with how to follow Christ without stepping out of bounds. Teachers should start by keeping…
N.C. proposed budget keeps CBF, but would limit CBF messengers
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (ABP) — The executive committee of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention board of directors narrowly approved a budget proposal Aug. 16 that retains direct funding for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, but could also limit representation from churches…
N.C. Baptist Retirement Home seeks to alter relationship
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (ABP) — Directors of the North Carolina Baptist Retirement Home are seeking to “adjust certain aspects of their relationship” with the North Carolina Baptist State Convention “while reaffirming other traditional ties.” The move comes after a convention nominating…
Birmingham medical missions team manages despite seizure of supplies
CIUDAD BOLIVAR, Venezuela (ABP) — It sounds like a logistical nightmare. A 33-person medical team touches down in Venezuela, ready to run a five-day clinic with 41 trunks of medicine, eyeglasses and other supplies — 41 trunks that never arrived…
Taizé founder Brother Roger stabbed to death during worship
TAIZE, France (ABP) — 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…
‘Holy discontent’ can inspire good leaders, Hybels says
SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. (ABP) — Church leadership grows out of an unrelenting compulsion to follow God, speakers repeatedly told participants in the 10th annual Leadership Summit Aug. 11-13. Simulcast live from Willow Creek Community Church in suburban Chicago, the conference…
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Church & People News for August 18, 2005
Staff Changes Dave Holladay, to Floyd Church, Floyd, as pastor. Bill Kittle, to Rock Hill Church, Stafford, as pastor. Mark Hornsby, to Loch Lomond Church, Manassas, as pastor. Mark Flores, to Mount Hermon Church, Bedford, as pastor. Mickey Ryan, to…
A necessary evil is still evil
Editorial for August 18, 2005 By Jim White Every payday the vignette replayed itself. About 2 a.m. Kenny, a fellow Marine, would shake me awake. By this time, he had had sufficient time to move from bar to bar getting…
Gone to America
Heritage Column for August 18, 2005 By Fred Anderson OXFORD, England – At nearly 400 years as a permanent settlement, Virginia has been through many epochs in its growth and development. When Virginia was young, say 100 years old, Baptist…
Letters for August 18, 2005
Fair choices The issue of July 14 had two letters bewailing the fact that the Southern Baptist Convention appointments for Virginia were all from the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia and none from the Baptist General Association of Virginia. They…
Humor for August 18, 2005
HUMOR IN THE PEW “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” (Proverbs 17:22a, NIV) Do you have a humorous story about some aspect of church life? How about sharing it with Religious Herald readers? Send your stories to [email protected]; by mail…