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To understand today’s SBC, listen to history

Across America this week, Baptist women are carrying a familiar weight. Some are pastors who have faithfully answered the call of God, only to watch the Southern Baptist Convention debate whether God possibly could have called them. Some are seminary...

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HopeTree’s on-campus school has new name and facilities

Cutting the dedication ribbon are (from left) Stephen Richerson, president and executive director of HopeTree Family Services; Thor, a resident; George Fletcher, chair of HopeTree's board of trustees; Shaleigh, a resident; and Tommy Barber, education director of HopeTree Academy. (Photos…

Offering students more than one road to success

SALEM — HopeTree Family Services’ on-campus school has been renamed and housed in a new 32,000-square-foot facility. HopeTree Academy — formerly the Gus Mitchell School — educates students in grades 6-12 whose emotional or educational needs require an alternative setting…

Students combine academic studies, Christian service

BLUEFIELD — Students eager to combine their passion for Christian service with their academic disciplines found an opportunity on a recent medical mission trip sponsored by Bluefield College. Five students joined two professors and campus minister David Taylor in performing …

Faith leaders urge G-20 summit to remember the poor

Religious leaders, including CBF Global Missions Coordinator Rob Nash, fourth from right, process to a meeting with members of the U.S. delegation to the G-20 Summit Pittsburgh, Pa. PITTSBURGH (ABP) — Faith leaders including the missions coordinator of the Cooperative…

Joan Friesen to lead ABC of Greater Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (ABP) — Joan Friesen has been elected to serve as the next executive minister for the American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis, according to the American Baptist News Service. The group of about 30 congregations in the Indianapolis metropolitan area is…

Faith leaders urge G-20 summit to remember the poor

PITTSBURGH (ABP) — Faith leaders including the missions coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship said the Sept. 24-25 G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh provided a unique opportunity to raise their concerns about the plight of the world's poor. Religious leaders, including…