WACO, Texas (ABP) — Matthew Bass, a former Baylor University seminary student who was denied a scholarship in 2004 because he is gay, now is being sued by Baylor University for allegedly sending lewd e-mails to employees and their families…
Protestant churches in Thailand launch two-year relief plan for tsunami victims
PHANGNGA PROVINCE, Thailand (ABP) — Major Christian groups in Thailand have begun a two-year relief plan to aid tsunami victims, which will include both immediate relief and rehabilitation. Coordinated by Thailand Protestant Christian Churches, work has already begun in three…
Texas Baptists serve throughout Sri Lanka
BATTICOLOA, Sri Lanka (ABP) — The spirit of God is washing over areas of Sri Lanka that were hard-hit by the tsunamis, revealing a changed topographical and spiritual terrain, according to a missionary in Sri Lanka. God has arranged “divine…
Bush sworn into second term, vows to spread freedom abroad
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Amid snow and protestors, George W. Bush was sworn into his second term as president Jan. 20, vowing that the United States would “seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and…
Attempt to halt inaugural prayers rejected by Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (ABP) — One of the nation's best-known — and most widely disparaged — crusaders against government-sponsored religion failed in his attempt to prevent prayers by clergy at the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration. Michael Newdow lost his bid to halt…
Hungarian Baptist Aid carves unique disaster-relief niche
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (ABP) — Americans might not think of Hungarians as being in the forefront of international relief efforts, but a relatively young Hungarian organization is a pacesetter in worldwide disaster relief. Hungarian Baptist Aid was founded in 1996…
Letters for Jan. 13, 2005
Thanks to Virginia Baptists First, let me say thank you to Virginia Baptists for the Cooperative Program support in 2004 that exceeded 2003 by close to $500,000. We met the goal, balanced the budget and have begun 2005 with a…
Inaugural prayer has calm history despite controversy
Analysis for Jan. 20, 2005 By Adelle M. Banks Kirbyjon Caldwell won't reveal exactly what words he'll use in his second inaugural benediction after President Bush's swearing-in on Jan. 20. “You'll have to just tune in,” said the senior pastor…
Where do infants go when they die?
Another View for Jan. 13, 2005 By Albert Mohler One of the most troubling aspects of the disaster in South Asia is the death of infants and young children. Moving at the speed of a jetliner, the walls of water…
‘Bring a Kid’ day scheduled for April 9 at auto speedway
The annual “Bring a Kid to the Race Day” at the Martinsville Speedway, sponsored each year by the Henry County Baptist Association, is set for Saturday, April 9. This year's schedule for the Kroger 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race…
Church & People for Jan. 13, 2005
S T A F F • C H A N G E S Dennis Wingate, to Grace Church, Ridgeway, as pastor, effective Feb. 6. Mike Smith, to Mount Vernon Church, Axton, as pastor, effective Feb. 27. John Kuzins, to First…
Center for Baptist Heritage seeking applicants for next class of Fellows
The Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies is seeking applicants for the 2005-06 class of Heritage Fellows. The Heritage Fellows program provides an opportunity for Baptist sophomores and juniors attending Virginia colleges and universities to learn about some aspect of…