By Robert Dilday One of the most revolutionary changes in global missions engagement is the new centrality of congregations in the movement, members of the Mid-Atlantic Cooperative Baptist Fellowship were told March 18. Outgoing MACBF moderator Kasey Jones (left) and…
Pastor’s introduction of Santorum goes viral
By Bob Allen A Southern Baptist pastor in Louisiana became an Internet celebrity when his fiery introduction at a rally for presidential candidate Rick Santorum went viral on YouTube and news websites. “I don’t care what the liberals say,…
Mission engagement is changing, Mid-Atlantic CBF told
SILVER SPRING, Md.—One of the of the most revolutionary changes in global mission engagement is the new centrality of congregations in the movement, members of the Mid-Atlantic Cooperative Baptist Fellowship were told March 18. “About 18,000 people participated in church-sponsored…
Why is it so hard to do religion in prime time?
NEW YORK (RNS)—Many TV network executives, advertisers and producers would sell their souls to get the kind of audience God has. But giving religion a starring role in prime time? Not so much. Religion, God and spirituality have made cameos…
Religion in prime time: Why is it so hard to do?
NEW YORK (RNS)—Many TV network executives, advertisers and producers would sell their souls to get the kind of audience God has. But giving religion a starring role in prime time? Not so much. Religion, God and spirituality have made cameos…
James Robison hopes for rebirth of Religious Right
By Bob Allen A Southern Baptist evangelist who orchestrated the first gathering of what became known as the Religious Right in 1980 is now seeking to mobilize a new coalition of Catholic, Protestant and evangelical voters to save America’s economy….
Seminary student charged with sexual assault
By Bob Allen A student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was arrested Saturday, March 17, and charged with second-degree sexual offense against another male student in a campus apartment. William Birch William Watson “Billy” Birch, 43, was arrested after admitting…
Bill McConnell nominated for CBF moderator-elect
Associated Baptist Press A Knoxville, Tenn., layman has been nominated as moderator-elect of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Bill McConnell Bill McConnell, immediate past deacon chair at Knoxville’s Central Baptist Church of Bearden, will be recommended for election at the CBF General…
LETTER: Celebrate mission, but avoid dependency
What a joy to celebrate missions and the great contribution and example of Adoniram Judson! Jeffrey MacDonald in his article, “As missionary movement turns 200, questions for the future” gives us a glimpse of the past and suggests that we…
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The Collected Sermons of Walter Brueggemann (WJK) It’s unusual to encounter a top-tier academic theologian who can also preach. Brueggemann is one of these strange creatures. In this volume, gathering sermons from 1972-2009, we encounter the world where the text…
OUT LOUD
“As a Christian leader, Dr. Warren believes Christ-followers are commanded to love and respect everyone. He also believes in the common good and that those who may not agree on everything can still work together.” A. Larry Ross The media…
For first time, Averett to host Passport camp
DANVILLE, Va.—For the first time, Averett University in Danville, Va., will be a site for one of Passport’s youth summer camps with three July sessions. Passport is a Birmingham, Ala.-based camp program with ties to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Other…