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Men-only gyms seek to protect Christian men from lust

White conservative Christian men are rising up all over the nation to take their place at the top of their families, churches and communities. We’re witnessing their rise to power through the Rededicate 250 events where men like Mark Driscoll called on...

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HERITAGE: Getting ready for the Congress!

Virginia Baptists are making travel plans for the 20th Baptist World Congress, the great gathering of the Baptist World Alliance. Every five years the Congress is held in a different location around the world. In July, the Congress is in…

A focus on transformation

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Across the months of January and February, student leaders from Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Virginia Tech utilized the arts, interactive experiences and children’s stickers to engage their peers with the message of the transforming power of Christ. …

Trinity? There’s an app for that.

SAN ANTONIO (ABP) — Nils Smith recognizes he has an unusual title — pastor for college and online community ministry. But he suspects he may be one of the first of a new breed of ministers. Smith was serving on…

Google Thyself: Christian ethics and social networking

(ABP) — A student’s Facebook entry chronicles the painful details of a romantic break-up. Or describes an ill-spent weekend partying with friends. Or scathingly blisters someone who holds differing political views. Fast-forward a few years. That same student sits in…

ABCUSA leader says denominations must retool for 21st century

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) — Budget cuts and staff restrictions in a poor economy are only a short-term solution for America's religious denominations, says an American Baptist official. Michaele Birdsall Michaele Birdsall, treasurer and chief financial officer for National Ministries…

The last temptation

(Editor’s note: This commentary is one in an occasional series of reflections on Lenten themes Associated Baptist Press is publishing during this season of preparation and introspection. Previous reflections we have published are linked to below the article.) By Brent…

Children at Chesapeake church learn how to minister

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Children in Action at Northwest Baptist Church in Chesapeake participated in Children’s Ministry Day on Feb. 20 by visiting families at the Ronald McDonald House in Norfolk. Northwest's children gather supplies before paying a visit to…