WASHINGTON (ABP) — Emphasizing the need for a prominent “Center for Religious Liberty” on Capitol Hill, directors of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty kicked off a $5 million capital campaign during their annual meeting Oct. 3-4. Gathering in…
BJC directors kick off campaign for building
Roy Moore announces candidacy in Alabama gubernatorial race
GADSDEN, Ala. (ABP) — The “Ten Commandments Judge” is back and is aiming for a higher Alabama office than the one from which he was fired two years ago. Roy Moore announced Oct. 3 that he was running for governor…
N.C. Baptist convention agrees to study relationships with colleges, institutions
ASHEBORO, N.C. (ABP) — The five colleges and universities that relate to the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina have asked the convention to study its relationships with the schools. The move reflects growing upheaval between moderates and conservatives in…
N.C. committee approves budget redefining CBF funds out of CP
ASHEBORO, N.C. (ABP) — Leaders of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention have approved a budget that no longer counts gifts to a moderate group as “Cooperative Program” funds. The convention's board of directors voted Sept. 28 to approve a…
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Church & People News for September 29, 2005
Staff Changes Martha Phillips, to Mount Vernon Church, Arlington, as pastor. Terry St. John, to Hollywood Church, Chatham, as pastor. Sandi John, resigning as pastor of Washington Plaza Church, Reston. Drew Walker, resigning as pastor of Franconia Church, Alexandria. Elizabeth…
Bush taps unknown Harriet Miers to replace moderate O’Connor
WASHINGTON (ABP) — President Bush has nominated a White House insider with no judicial experience to replace a moderate justice on the Supreme Court. Just hours before the high court began its 2005-2006 term with new Chief Justice John Roberts…
Atlanta archbishop calls for closer Baptist, Roman Catholic relations
ATLANTA (ABP) — According to Roman Catholic Archbishop Wilton Gregory, leader of the Atlanta archdiocese, there is a new thing happening among Baptists and Roman Catholics – cooperation, increased understanding and potential for greater relationship. “This could and can only…