Editorial for March 30, 2006 By Jim White Altarego: Pewboy! What's the matter? You look as confused as the ape I heard about who sat in his cage with the Bible in one hand and Darwin's Origin of the Species…
The intelligent daughter
Heritage Column for March 30. 2006 By Fred Anderson In eastern Henrico County, along Nine Mile Road, there is an antebellum house which is still known as “the Dabbs House.” Never mind that Mr. and Mrs. Dabbs have been gone…
Through open doors
Heritage Column for April 6, 2006 By Fred Anderson The Arizona sheriff looked him in the eye and told him that he would amount to nothing, that by age 16 he would be in jail. An abusive stepfather seemed to…
A mystery about Father Courtney
Heritage Column for April 13, 2006 By Fred Anderson This columnist prepared a biographical sketch of John Courtney for the Dictionary of Virginia Biography, an ambitious publishing effort of the Library of Virginia. Obviously the project is still in its…
NAMB president Bob Reccord resigns over allegations of poor management
ATLANTA (ABP) — After a trustee investigation produced a scathing report of numerous examples of poor management, Bob Reccord resigned as president of the North American Mission Board, effective immediately. “I regret that events of recent weeks have created an…
IMB missionaries refuse to resign, face forced termination in May
RICHMOND, Va. (ABP) — After receiving an April 15 ultimatum to resign or face termination, Wyman and Michelle Dobbs have refused to resign as International Mission Board missionaries in Guinea, West Africa. The couple was targeted for starting a church…
Correction
Please replace the third paragraph of the April 13 story, “Outspoken activist, inspirational pastor from Manhattan's Riverside Church, dies,” with the following: Known for his outspoken leadership in civil-rights and peace movements during the 1960s and 1970s, Coffin hosted notable…
IMB critics propose resolution affirming right of dissent among Southern Baptists
ARLINGTON, Texas (ABP) — A Dallas-area pastor says he will introduce a resolution “on Baptist dissent” — apparently aimed at controversial actions by some Southern Baptist agency trustees — during this summer's Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. Benjamin Cole, a…
Church & People News for March 30, 2006
Staff Changes Randy Moore, to Clinchco Missionary Chapel, Clinchco, as interim pastor. Mike Jones, to Enon Church, Roanoke, as interim pastor. Nick Pegram, resigning as minister of education and administration at Manassas Church, Manassas, after 17 years of service. Krista…