Ty Campbell's letter regarding “not talking about it” reminded me of why I look forward instead of to the past. Mrs. Jessee's letter that he spoke of was addressed to me. Her response was that personnel issues could not be…
Southwestern trustees adopt policy opposing ‘private prayer language’
FORT WORTH, Texas (ABP) — Trustees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary overwhelmingly adopted a policy Oct. 17 that puts the school on record opposing charismatic expressions of the Holy Spirit, including so-called “private prayer languages.” Trustees also heard news of…
With ads, letter to Bush, evangelicals push for end to Darfur genocide
DALLAS (ABP) – Twenty-four evangelical leaders — both progressive and conservative — placed full-page ads in leading U.S. newspapers Oct. 18 calling for President Bush and the American public to stop genocide in Darfur. The leaders requested an immediate session…
OPINION: Forgive or Die
Few recent tragedies have affected me as deeply as the horrific murders at the Amish schoolhouse in Lancaster County, Pa., last week. It seems that each day brings more mayhem in our blood-soaked country. But this one — this image…
Churches — the ‘true first responders’ — share lessons learned from Katrina
BATON ROUGE, La. (ABP) — A lack of bureaucracy made churches “the true first responders” when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast last year, a new survey found, but a little more coordination could have made them even more effective….
Trustees delay SWBTS plan to move $90 million endowment in-house
FORT WORTH, Texas (ABP) — Trustees of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary delayed action on a recommendation to transfer $90 million in seminary endowment funds from the Baptist Foundation of Texas to Southwestern's in-house foundation. According to a trustee document provided…
UPDATED: Former Bush official claims in new book, faith push politically motivated
WASHINGTON (ABP) — A new book by a former White House faith official is causing shockwaves with reportedly explosive allegations that President Bush's aides have been duping religious conservatives for political gain. MSNBC's “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” program first reported…
CBF leaders told to eschew blogs, work with Baptists, raise money
ATLANTA (ABP) — Moderator Emmanuel McCall welcomed national leaders of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship to Atlanta Oct. 12 by urging them to “be the presence of Christ” on a new level — to other Christians. McCall, retired pastor of Christian…
CBF council picks four schools as identity partners, reports shortfall
ATLANTA (ABP) — The coordinating council of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship approved four schools as identity partners Oct. 13 in the second day of its annual meeting, which focused on affirming partnerships with the organization. In a unanimous vote proceeded…