Staff Changes Matthew S. Straw, to Westhampton Church, Richmond, as pastor, effective July 24. Adam Wood, to Keen Street Church, Danville, as pastor, effective August 1. Tom McCracken, resigning as pastor of Airlee Court Church, Roanoke. Dan Tatum, to Hampton…
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Three weeks in Italy
Heritage Column for July 21, 2005 By Fred Anderson ROVIGO, Italy – Our three weeks in Italy have left us with many impressions. Our ears are still ringing with the constant traffic noise of Naples, the sounds of Italians rapidly…
The power of the pat on the back
Editorial for July 21, 2005 By Jim White “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus” (Romans 15:5). Ever lose heart? My guess is you have gotten…
Letter for July 21, 2005
Wake up, Baptists I appreciated your fine column about “What's in a name.” As a life-long Baptist (76 years) I have always been distressed that people are so unconcerned about Baptist doctrine and important theological beliefs and practices! But I…
BREAKING NEWS: Bush will name court nominee tonight, rumored to be Clement
WASHINGTON (ABP) — The White House has said President Bush will announce his nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor at 9 p.m. Eastern time July 19, and speculation is swirling around Washington circles that a relative…
Rare conservative-liberal alliance urges reconsideration of Patriot Act
WASHINGTON – (ABP) If some of the Patriot Act's provisions aren't allowed to expire, groups like pro-life demonstrators, defenders of traditional marriage and evangelicals who disagree with the administration's foreign policy might find themselves under investigation as terrorists, members of…
Baylor regents reaffirm long-range plan, Baptist heritage during retreat
WACO, Texas (ABP) — Baylor University regents concluded a three-day summer retreat by reaffirming Baylor 2012 — the long-range plan designed to make Baylor one of the top schools of its kind in the nation — and the university's commitment…
Poverty initiative gives hope to declining Arkansas town
HELENA, Ark. (ABP) — Downtown Helena has all the buildings to prove it was once a vibrant economic center, booming with restaurants, a movie theater and other small businesses. But 50 years has changed a lot. Now, there's only one…