HELENA, Ark. (ABP) — Downtown Helena has all the buildings to prove it was once a vibrant economic center, booming with restaurants, a movie theater and other small businesses. But 50 years has changed a lot. Now, there's only one…
Church & People News for July 21, 2005
Staff Changes Matthew S. Straw, to Westhampton Church, Richmond, as pastor, effective July 24. Adam Wood, to Keen Street Church, Danville, as pastor, effective August 1. Tom McCracken, resigning as pastor of Airlee Court Church, Roanoke. Dan Tatum, to Hampton…
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Three weeks in Italy
Heritage Column for July 21, 2005 By Fred Anderson ROVIGO, Italy – Our three weeks in Italy have left us with many impressions. Our ears are still ringing with the constant traffic noise of Naples, the sounds of Italians rapidly…
The power of the pat on the back
Editorial for July 21, 2005 By Jim White “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus” (Romans 15:5). Ever lose heart? My guess is you have gotten…
Letter for July 21, 2005
Wake up, Baptists I appreciated your fine column about “What's in a name.” As a life-long Baptist (76 years) I have always been distressed that people are so unconcerned about Baptist doctrine and important theological beliefs and practices! But I…
BREAKING NEWS: Bush will name court nominee tonight, rumored to be Clement
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The White House has said President Bush will announce his nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor at 9 p.m. Eastern time July 19, and speculation is swirling around Washington circles that a relative…
N.C. committee rejects trustees with ties to Alliance of Baptists
ASHEBORO, N.C. (ABP) — Nominees to leadership positions in the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina were rejected because they are members of churches affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists. Using such “unpublished criteria” to exclude people from leadership is…
Conservatives plan second ‘Justice Sunday’ telecast
WASHINGTON (ABP) — As Chief Justice William Rehnquist put to rest rampant rumors he would retire from the Supreme Court, religious conservatives announced plans to ratchet up the culture-war rhetoric over the replacement for another retiring justice. After a week…
Next North Carolina leader expected to be conservative
CARY, N.C. (ABP) — A prominent North Carolina pastor says he expects a conservative to be the next executive director of the Baptist state convention. Greg Mathis, well-known conservative and pastor of Mud Creek Baptist Church in Hendersonville, said he…
Echo conference lets students wrestle with questions of ministry ‘calling’
WINGATE, N.C. (ABP) — On Thursday night, 29 high-school students gathered around a tree, holding hands and praying — with no adults in sight. It was the next to the last night of Echo, an event for students who feel…
12,000 Baptists heading to England for centennial world congress
BIRMINGHAM, England (ABP) — At least 12,000 worldwide Baptists will make their way to Birmingham, England, for the Baptist World Congress July 27-31, apparently undeterred by recent terror attacks in London. Registration for the congress climbed above the 12,000 mark…