IRVING, Texas (ABP) — By teaching forgiveness without discipleship, many churches are distorting Christ's message and creating “nominal Christians,” according to author and professor Dallas Willard. Pastors are preaching alternative “gospels” that do not reflect the true meaning of Christ's…
‘Moral issues’ receive scant attention in Bush’s fourth State of the Union
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Aside from Social Security, President Bush spent little time in his fourth State of the Union address discussing the controversial domestic issues important to many Christians. Speaking in the House chamber Feb. 2 to a Congress whose…
Letter for Feb. 3, 2005
A cause for concern Recently the Baptist General Association of Virginia published a booklet, Truthfully Speaking. Under the section, “Frequently asked questions and answers about the BGAV,” a question was posed: What is the BGAV's position on abortion? After about…
Blackaby: Natural disasters can point to God’s judgment
Another View for Feb. 3, 2005 By Ken Walker Was divine retribution at work in the tsunami that struck southern Asia in late December? The man whose “Experiencing God” study became an international bestseller thinks so-a view he says is…
ANOTHER VIEW: Festival of unity
Four African-American Baptist conventions came to Nashville, Tenn., the week of January 24-27 to celebrate their unity in Christ. This historic meeting, attended by more than 10,000 persons, is a significant step in helping black Baptists exercise their strength in…
Church & People News for Feb. 3, 2005
S T A F F • C H A N G E S Aaron Brittain, to Park View Church, Portsmouth, as pastor. Gary Chiles, to Calverton Church, Calverton, as pastor. Mark Snodgrass, to Piney Fork Church, Gretna, as pastor. Glen…
In reversal, Rolling Stone accepts Bible ad
An ad for a newly-translated version of the Scriptures will appear in Rolling Stone magazine, after magazine publishers reversed their decision to reject it. The revelation was good news for Zondervan, the publisher trying to spread the word about its…
New staff member at chaplain service
Laura T. Anderson has been named assistant executive director for the Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia. The Chaplain Service, one of the Baptist General Association of Virginia's ministry partners, assigns chaplains to Virginia state prisons, correctional centers and…
Evangelical leaders ask Bush to address poverty
A group of prominent evangelical Christian leaders-including heads of some of the nation's most conservative colleges and other institutions-have asked President Bush to pay more attention to poverty issues in his second term. The group of 76 academics, activists and…