ATLANTA (ABP) — Habitat for Humanity, the international Christian organization that builds inexpensive homes for low-income people, has named a Presbyterian businessman as its next leader. The Americus, Ga.-based group announced Aug. 4 that Jonathan Reckford would become Habitat's chief…
The necessity of diversity
Another View for August 11, 2005 By John Upton On July 27, 2005, Virginia Baptists were given a tremendous gift from Baptist brothers and sisters around the world-a gift which I hope we will pass on to many others. The…
Louisiana CBF hires first full-time coordinator
ALEXANDRIA, La. (ABP) — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Louisiana has hired its first full-time coordinator. John Daugherty, pastor of Maple Springs Baptist Church in Louisburg, N.C., will begin Oct. 1 in the coordinator's position, which combines the part-time coordinator…
This is the BWA!
Editorial for August 11, 2005 By Jim White My first exposure to the Baptist World Alliance came during Vacation Bible School one summer morning as I assembled with other youngsters in the Junior Department. To me, it was an amazing…
Faces in the crowd
Heritage Column for August 11, 2005 By Fred Anderson BIRMINGHAM, England – In 1955 “Dr. Bob” Caverlee of Fredericksburg Baptist Church attended the 50th anniversary of the Baptist World Alliance in London. He reported that there were so many Virginians…
New BWA president preaches tolerance
By Alan O'Sullivan Having served as general secretary of the Baptist Union of Great Britain since 1991, David Coffey is facing a new challenge-the presidency of the Baptist World Alliance. Coffey, the sole nominee for BWA president, was elected July…
Baptist bonds cross boundaries to link cultures at BWA
By Marv Knox Margun Waren of Norway grew up in a country that has a very strong state-sponsored Lutheran church. “As Baptists, we are a minority,” she said, reporting that only about 5,000 Baptists live in Norway. “It was very…
Former BGAV president William Cumbie says congresses have shaped his worldview
By Robert O'Brien William Cumbie of Springfield sealed his call to preach in 1939 at a rally at the seventh Baptist World Congress in Atlanta. It happened while the 16-year-old high school student sat on a pine bench astride second…
Former President Carter says BWA is well positioned to respond to the world’s de
By Greg Warner There is an “intense hunger” among Christians worldwide-and among people of all faiths-to work for justice and oppose terrorism, despite serious differences of faith, Jimmy Carter said July 30. “There is an intense hunger among Christians around…