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ANALYSIS: Some suggest unity at SBC meeting resulted from taking on cultural issues, not themselves
HOUSTON (ABP) — Southern Baptists experienced little antagonism during their annual convention in Houston last week — a phenomenon that surprised some and delighted most SBC officials and messengers. There were plenty of opportunities for controversy. Debates ensued — but…
SBC messengers learn to get along
By Jeff Brumley Southern Baptists experienced little antagonism during their annual convention in Houston this week – a phenomenon that surprised some and delighted most SBC officials and messengers. There were plenty of opportunities for controversy. Debates ensued – but…
BJC names communication head
By Bob Allen Cherilyn Crowe, the associate director of communications for the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty since 2009, has been promoted to department director. Crowe worked nine years as a producer for NewsChannel 5 Network (WTVF-TV) in Nashville,…
Glorieta sold to camping group
Two years after offering the cash-strapped Glorieta Conference Center for sale for $1, LifeWay Christian Resources found a new buyer with plans to continue use as a Christian camp and retreat center. LifeWay Christian Resources has found a buyer for…
SBC pastor preaches mental health
By Jeff Brumley Compared to Southern Baptist Convention resolutions on the Boy Scouts and protection of children from sex predators, the one urging churches to develop intentional, compassionate ministries for the mentally ill got scant attention from local and national…
SBC doesn’t call for Boy Scout exodus
By Bob Allen The Southern Baptist Convention stopped short of urging churches to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in a June 11 resolution condemning the organization’s recent decision to drop its ban on Scouts who are openly…
SBC doesn’t call for Boy Scout exodus
By Bob Allen The Southern Baptist Convention stopped short of urging churches to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in a June 11 resolution condemning the organization’s recent decision to drop its ban on Scouts who are openly…
SBC doesn’t call for Boy Scout exodus
By Bob Allen The Southern Baptist Convention stopped short of urging churches to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in a June 11 resolution condemning the organization’s recent decision to drop its ban on Scouts who are openly…
Southern Baptists urge abuse reporting
By Bob Allen The Southern Baptist Convention adopted a resolution June 12 in Houston calling on church members to be diligent in reporting alleged child sex abuse to legal authorities. The non-binding resolution reminds of the “legal and moral responsibility…
Southern Baptists urge abuse reporting
By Bob Allen The Southern Baptist Convention adopted a resolution June 12 in Houston calling on church members to be diligent in reporting alleged child sex abuse to legal authorities. The non-binding resolution reminds of the “legal and moral responsibility…
Missionary warns of ‘liberal’ theology
By Bob Allen An international missionary in Zimbabwe said June 11 that Southern Baptists need to worry not only about unreached people groups but also about competition for new converts from other Christian and non-Christian faiths. “Southern Baptists, would you…