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Reading Ryan Stollar’s final message through the lens of trauma

Note: This article discusses suicide, child sexual abuse and domestic violence. It may be distressing for some readers.   On June 30, child liberation theologian and abuse survivor advocate Ryan Stollar died by suicide, following a lengthy struggle with his...

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Layman follows unlikely path to ministry

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — A Baptist layman with an engineering background might not seem a logical choice to lead a spiritual-formation ministry run by United Methodists. Not surprisingly, the path that led Johnny Sears to Upper Room Ministries in Nashville,…

John the Baptist intrudes on Advent

By Amy Butler I’ve been sticking with the Gospel texts assigned by the lectionary for sermon-writing these first three weeks of Advent even though John the Baptist and I have a kind of rocky relationship history. I just have always…

Suspects plead guilty to church arsons

TYLER, Texas (ABP) — Two men accused in a string of East Texas arsons early in 2010 pleaded guilty Dec. 15 in a Smith County court to burning five churches. Jason Bourque According to the Tyler Telegraph, Jason Bourque, 20,…

Fallout continues over departure of gay soccer coach

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — Fallout continues for Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., over the departure of a women's soccer coach who revealed she and her same-sex partner are expecting a baby. Nashville's Metro Council is considering revoking an agreement allowing…

Bantering with Bill Leonard

By Ron Crawford A few days ago, Bill Leonard’s article, “Opinion: Will CBF make it another 20?” was published by Associated Baptist Press. As is always the case, Bill brings wonderful insight to the table; his article inspired me to…

From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap

STAFF CHANGES • Wayne Colton, to Triangle Church, Triangle, as pastor. • Matthew Storie, to First Church, Independence, as pastor. • Fred Unger, now serving as pastor of North Main Church, Danville. • Stephen H. Cook, resigning as pastor of…

Study says recession catching up to churches

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — After two years of only moderate impact on offerings, the recession has caught up with America's churches, according to new figures compiled by LifeWay Research. One in three Protestant churches reported receiving less money this year…

BGCT names search committee for exec

DALLAS (ABP) — Elected leaders of the Baptist General Convention and the BGCT Executive Board on Dec. 14 nominated 15 people to serve on a committee to recommend a new executive director for the convention. The person they recommend will succeed…

Pulido first to receive award named in his honor

ST. LOUIS (ABP) — A longtime Missouri pastor's desire to preserve Baptists' historic stand on religious freedom has earned him an award named in his honor. Rudy Pulido The St. Louis chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and…

Four Baptist students killed in Ghana accident

KUMASI, Ghana (ABP) — Baptists in Ghana are mourning the deaths of four ministerial students killed Dec. 11 in a bus crash while on their way to a classmate's wedding. Twelve more passengers were injured — two critically — when…

Discernment and holiday giving

By Barry Howard As Christmas approaches, our mailbox seems to be stuffed each day with Christmas cards and requests for money. We love getting Christmas cards and letters. After reading them, my wife displays them around the living room with…