RICHMOND — The newly-formed Virginia Network of Interim Ministers elected officers and regional representatives during an organizational meeting Oct. 18 in Richmond. The network, which will serve as a professional organization for both traditional interim ministers and intentional interim ministers,…
Experts say prayer is top need in tragedy
(ABP) — A deadly, demoralizing bombing in Beirut on Oct. 19 prompted a Lebanese Baptist leader to issue a worldwide call for prayer — and prayer alone. The blast killed eight people, including a high-ranking government official, and wounded an…
Home of former jailed pastor raided
By Bob Allen Police in Azerbaijan have raided the home of a Baptist pastor who served 10 months in prison before winning a pardon following appeals on his behalf from Baptist leaders worldwide, including former President Jimmy Carter. The Oslo-based…
Baptist response resumes in Northeast with increased food demand as leaders expect long-term effort
Baptist disaster response teams in New Jersey and New York resumed operations Nov. 9 after a nor’easter’s wind, rain and snow forced a temporary suspension of activities in the region still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Trucks loaded with food for…
Baptist response resumes in Northeast with increased food demand as leaders expect long-term effort
Baptist disaster response teams in New Jersey and New York resumed operations Nov. 9 after a nor’easter’s wind, rain and snow forced a temporary suspension of activities in the region still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Trucks loaded with food for…
Baptist response resumes in Northeast with increased food demand as leaders expect long-term effort
Baptist disaster response teams in New Jersey and New York resumed operations Nov. 9 after a nor’easter’s wind, rain and snow forced a temporary suspension of activities in the region still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Trucks loaded with food for…
Faithful seek truce in culture war
(ABP) — If Facebook is any measure, Americans are emerging from the 2012 election season convinced the nation’s political and religious divisions are wider and more hostile than ever — and getting worse. But not Duke McCall, 98, the Baptist elder…
The security of the believer — online
(ABP) — All Christians confess that Jesus is Lord, but he’s a poor choice for a computer password, according to an annual listing of passwords on the Internet most prone to hacking. “Jesus” for the first time made the list…
Faithful seek truce in culture war
(ABP) — If Facebook is any measure, Americans are emerging from the 2012 election season convinced the nation’s political and religious divisions are wider and more hostile than ever — and getting worse. But not Duke McCall, 98, the Baptist elder…
Church leaders say returning vets need time, attention
(RNS) — When Staff Sgt. Brandon Hill came home from his third tour in Iraq last year, he expected his wife and young daughters at the welcoming ceremony. What he didn't expect were the pastors, secretaries and members of their…
The security of the believer — online
(ABP) — All Christians confess that Jesus is Lord, but he’s a poor choice for a computer password, according to an annual listing of passwords on the Internet most prone to hacking. “Jesus” for the first time made the list…
Church leaders say returning vets need time, attention
(RNS) — When Staff Sgt. Brandon Hill came home from his third tour in Iraq last year, he expected his wife and young daughters at the welcoming ceremony. What he didn't expect were the pastors, secretaries and members of their…