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When we — Baptists and Methodists — were all evangelical

It may now seem surprising to many United Methodists, and even more Baptists, that for most of our histories in the United States, all Methodists and Baptists were regularly designated as evangelical denominations. The most important reason is that both...

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The cave of Christmas

By Jim Denison I am traveling in the Holy Land as you read this column. Taking study tours to Israel is one of the highlights of my work. Our group will visit Bethlehem, where we will see the site of…

Year in review: News makers in 2010

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is part of a cooperative effort to rebuild homes in Haiti. Using rubble from a family's previous home, permanent housing for earthquake victims can be built for about $3,000 (ABP) — The year 2010 began badly…

Year in review: Baptist deaths in 2010

(ABP) — Here are some notable Baptist newsmakers who died during 2010. — Bill Hogue, 82, former executive director of the California Southern Baptist Convention, Jan. 13. — Max Lyall, 71, a concert and church pianist who taught for 25…

Worth repeating: 2010 — the year in quotes

(ABP) — Here are some of the more memorable quotes that appeared in Associated Baptist Press stories and commentaries during 2010. "In the midst of your concern for me I want you to compare my situation with the 4 billion…

The goal of Baptist-Catholic dialogue

By Steve Harmon Updating my Facebook status about being in England last week to participate in the final of current international theological conversations between the Baptist World Alliance and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity prompted a friend to respond:…

Year in review: Baptist deaths in 2010

Here are some notable Baptist newsmakers who died during 2010. — Bill Hogue, 82, former executive director of the California Southern Baptist Convention, Jan. 13. — Max Lyall, 71, a concert and church pianist who taught for 25 years at…

Worth repeating: The year in quotes

(ABP) — Here are some of the more memorable quotes that appeared in Associated Baptist Press stories and commentaries during 2010. "In the midst of your concern for me I want you to compare my situation with the 4 billion…

Year in review: News makers in 2010

(ABP) — The year 2010 began badly with a deadly Jan. 13 earthquake in Haiti that killed an estimated 230,000 people and affected 3 million. The 7.0 magnitude quake left what was already one of the world's poorest countries in…

Scholar objects to ‘Christian Right’ label

NEW YORK (ABP) — Observers of religion in public life have been scratching their heads about inclusion of a Baptist scholar known for advocating the separation of church and state in a recent Newsweek magazine article titled "Faces of the…

Accrediting agency issues warning to Criswell College

DALLAS (ABP) — A regional accrediting agency has issued an official warning to Criswell College, citing issues regarding “institutional effectiveness” in planning and assessment. The Bible college — established about 40 years ago by First Baptist Church of Dallas and…

My Christmas surprise

By Roger Lovette Days ago we had our Christmas cards printed. On the card is a picture of my wife and me standing high on a hill overlooking Budapest, Hungary. Next is a picture of my wife and our daughter…

At 111, ‘Jewell’ still going strong

IRONTON, Mo. (ABP) — From the standpoint of years alone, one resident of the The Baptist Home in Ironton, Mo., outranks every other senior citizen in Missouri. Jewell Stehlik celebrated her 111th birthday Oct. 25 and holds the distinction of being the oldest person in…