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How Baptists helped end slavery in the United States

Christians often have been reminded that some of their forebears supported slavery, but many do not know Christians ended slavery in the United States. Southern Baptists, in particular, frequently are reminded their convention began amid the defense of slavery. Yet...

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BAPTIST BRIEFS

Alliance urges end to Cuba travel ban. The Alliance of Baptists applauded President Obama for loosening restrictions on American’s travel to Cuba and called for more reform during the group’s recent convocation in Charlotte, N.C. The Alliance welcomed the president’s…

HERITAGE: ‘A persistent cuss’

Phil and Bernice Rodgerson are living in one of “the villas,” the posh new quarters at Lakewood Manor, the Baptist retirement community in Richmond. Her baby grand piano anchors one corner of their spacious living room and his study is…

OUT LOUD

 “You're the only people who never leave Mass early.” Archbishop Timothy Dolan The New York prelate was explaining to inmates at Bedford Hills Correctinal Facility why he loves ministering to prisoners. (RNS/AP)  “I respect the opinions of Americans who oppose…

Focus on what is true

While science vs. religion battles continue, can we agree to teach public school children certain obvious truths? Can we temporarily lay aside the theory of evolution and various religious views, and realize there are certain conclusions about our world that…

Say ‘yes’ to Sunday

 “Used to be,” the church was at the center of the calendar. We had activities of the church penned on the calendar before any other activities. Now, churches of all denominations “compete” for church membership to be involved in church…

Modify theories if necessary

I have great praise for much of the letter, “Evolution is not a plot” [Herald, April 23], which describes the overwhelminglystrong evidence for the evolution of micro-organisms. My degrees are in physics, so I’ve had to be an autodidact in…

VIRGINIA BRIEFS

Pat Robertson to step down. Pat Robertson will retire as president of Regent University, the Virginia Beach school he founded, next year, the university announced April 28. Robertson, 79, founded the school in 1978 and has been president since 2000….

Dan River Baptists offer help in Louisiana

HALIFAX — Team members Vicky Barker, Donna Moorefield, Hugh and Dot Haley, Harrell and Joyce Burton, George and Sara Crump, Woody and Joan Waller and C.J. Womack. “What an experience!” “I’ll be going on the next trip.” “It’s humbling to…

Youth minister helps students go on mission online

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — Like innovators of the past who used the printing press, radio and television to spread the gospel, a growing number of Christians today are taking their message to social media such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, podcasts,…

Ministry leaders tap into online networking

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) — Visit Facebook, search the word “LifeWay” and John Cade’s profile pops up. Known as “John at LifeWay,” Cade uses the social networking site to connect with 700-plus student leaders for ministry. LifeWay Christian Resources is harnessing…

From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap

STAFF CHANGES • Randy T. McDaniel, to Calvary Church, Floyd, as senior pastor. • Willard D. Bowen, to Welcome Grove Church, Warsaw, as pastor. • Robert Putt, now serving as pastor of West Lynchburg Church, Lynchburg. He had served as…