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Texas Baptists Committed leader says group has moved to ‘next level’

DALLAS (ABP) — A recent e-mail appeal from six former Baptist General Convention of Texas presidents encouraging attendance at the state convention’s annual meeting in McAllen and an announcement regarding a new blog devoted to historic Baptist principles marked the…

Central Seminary addresses needs of Burmese refugee church leaders

SHAWNEE, Kan. (ABP) – As refugees from Myanmar’s military government pour into the United States and fan out across the country to resettle, a Baptist seminary is working to provide for one of their many needs: ministry training for leaders of…

Of mosques, Islamophobes, freedom and responsibility

I’ve been trying to sit out the so-called “Ground Zero Mosque” controversy. This is one of those toxic issues sure to contaminate anyone who touches it. Nonetheless, in light of the invective and hatred that has been unleashed during…

OPINION: Time to scrutinize the restoration experts

Everyone seems to have a solution for “restoring” America. Take power away from liberal intellectuals, say some, and put “ordinary” people in charge. Or make this a white-run, Christian nation. Or insist on leaders who are intelligent and informed. Or…

VIRGINIA BAPTIST FORUM: Partisan, left-wing viewpoints

In your Aug. 19 editorial, you ask “What do you think?” I think if the governor’s name was Timothy Kaine, you would fully support the privatizing plan. We are all aware that the abuse of alcohol is a terrible scourge…

VIRGINIA BAPTIST FORUM: State should sell ABC stores

In your Aug. 19 editorial [“New state motto: ‘We’ll do anything for money’ ”] you take Gov. Robert McDonnell to task for wanting to sell the state-owned liquor stores to private citizens or corporate entities for “… $300 million to…

VITAL SIGNS: When conflict turns ugly

One of the saddest truths I have come to understand about conflict in congregations is how destructive it can be. Years of progress and effective ministry can be negated by unhealthy conflict. Careers can be ruined, faith and hope in…

OUT LOUD

“That’s not primarily because the bishops got the Holy Spirit, that’s because the bishops got sued.” Kelly Clark The Portland, Ore., lawyer represents six men who reached a settlement Sept. 1 with the Boy Scouts over sexual abuse by a…

Dover churches seeking one new way to connect with community

ASHLAND, Va. — A washing machine, toys, power tools, handmade jewelry and clothing were just a few of the items filling the parking lot of First Baptist Church in Ashland on a recent Saturday, as this congregation tries “one new…

Bluefield College students offer hope to Haiti after professor’s challenge

BLUEFIELD, Va. — A professor’s challenge motivated a Bluefield College student to create a non-profit organization that funds college education and teacher training for Haitians. Haiti has attracted a lot of attention from Americans over the past year. Following the…

HERITAGE: From choir boy to choirmaster

River Road Church, Baptist, in Richmond’s West End is known far and wide for excellence in all areas: gorgeous classical architecture, a pulpit ministry recognized for consistently thought-provoking messages, well-oiled church governance in the best of Baptist tradition, a superior…

FIRST HAND: On mission in South Africa at the World Cup

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — My wife, Cary, and I travelled with a group of 25 from Virginia to South Africa during the FIFA World Cup with a mission to spread the gospel of Christ into the rural villages of South…

Trump’s war on ‘woke’ targets federal grants and foreign relations

Reflections on In the Twilight of the Christian West

Why rural families need support now

Why do we keep sounding the alarm?