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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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Alliance of Baptists urges end to Cuba travel ban

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ABP) — The Alliance of Baptists applauded President Obama for loosening restrictions on American’s Ana Karim, a Cuban-American Alliance member, urges the group to contact lawmakers.travel to Cuba and called for more reform during the progressive group’s April…

Hastey urges Alliance to stay true to vision

Stan Hastey retires June 30 after 20 years with the Alliance of Baptists. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ABP) — After two decades with the Alliance of Baptists, Stan Hastey said in his final "State of the Alliance" address April 18 he hopes…

Alliance of Baptists urges end to Cuba travel ban

Ana Karim, a Cuban-American Alliance member, urges the group to contact lawmakers. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ABP) — The Alliance of Baptists applauded President Obama for loosening restrictions on American's travel to Cuba and called for more reform during the progressive group's…

HERITAGE: Sweet reunions

Ruth and Maynard Guill were twentysomethings when the folks at their church, Weatherford Memorial of Richmond, began helping a young married couple studying at Virginia Union University. A.O. Adeyemi (pronounced Ah-de-ah-me) was 38 when he left his native Nigeria for…

HERITAGE: Sweet reunions

Ruth and Maynard Guill were twentysomethings when the folks at their church, Weatherford Memorial of Richmond, began helping a young married couple studying at Virginia Union University. A.O. Adeyemi (pronounced Ah-de-ah-me) was 38 when he left his native Nigeria for…

Evolution is not a plot

Yes, there is a dichotomy between the Bible and science—more like an abyss of 4.6 billion years. This is a reply to the letter from John Klink published in the March 12 issue of the Religious Herald. The author says…

Saying ‘yes’ to me

You asked what I think regarding the “Saying no to Sunday church” article by Tom Erich? Well, let me tell you what I think! Mr. Erich, with so many others today, is looking for excuses to make up for the…

Quilters make impact in South Africa

CHANTILLY — “Quilters for Jesus,” a missions team from Ox Hill Baptist Church in Chantilly traveled to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Feb. 4-18 and shared their love for Jesus, along with their skills and love for the craft of quilting….

From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap

STAFF CHANGES • Jeff Sowers, to Real Life Community Church, Fredericksburg, as lead pastor. • Ron Wehman, to Falmouth Church, Falmouth, as minister of worship. • Kevin Carter, resigning as associate pastor of education and youth at Chancellor Church, Fredericksburg….

From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap

STAFF CHANGES • Jeff Sowers, to Real Life Community Church, Fredericksburg, as lead pastor. • Ron Wehman, to Falmouth Church, Falmouth, as minister of worship. • Kevin Carter, resigning as associate pastor of education and youth at Chancellor Church, Fredericksburg….