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Christian children’s service groups unite to expand ministry reach

DALLAS (ABP) — Dallas-based Buckner Children and Family Services announced Nov. 21 it will affiliate starting Jan. 1 with Dillon International, Inc., a Christian non-profit agency in Tulsa, Okla., that specializes in international adoption services. Leaders said the arrangement, which…

Religious leaders protest violence against Christians in India

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Two Baptists were among 24 prominent Christian leaders in the United States who recently signed an open letter to President Bush calling for action against anti-Christian violence in India. Daniel Vestal of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and…

Discipline as a form of care

By Beth Newman Not too long ago, someone shared with me an instance of attempted church discipline. A pastor, on his own initiative, had approached a church member who had left her family to pursue a relationship with her “soulmate.”…

Alleged church-offering thief helps nab himself with visitor card

LAKELAND, Fla. (ABP) — In the annals of petty crime, it may not be the stupidest theft ever. But it’s probably close. Sheriff’s deputies in Lakeland, Fla., tracked down a man charged with stealing the Nov. 16 offering from a…

Shooting on Ouachita campus ends with no injuries, suspects in custody

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (ABP) — A shooting incident the afternoon of Nov. 19 on the perimeter of the Ouachita Baptist University campus didn’t involve any students and ended with no injuries and three suspects quickly arrested, according to authorities. The alleged…

Seasonal mood swings

By James L. Evans At midnight after Thanksgiving Day, the Christmas shopping season officially begins. Many shopping malls will actually open at midnight. And even in this tough economy there will be folks who will be there when the doors…

Dear Michelle

By Amy Butler Dear Michelle: I’m probably supposed to call you something more important now that you’ll soon be our country’s first lady, but I’m not sure what I should call you exactly, and, anyway, we’re not much for titles…

Who is my neighbor?

ROANOKE — The Baptist General Association of Virginia, acknowledging an uncertain economic environment, approved a reduced budget for 2009 during a quiet annual meeting that drew about 1,250 people. At the Nov. 11-12 meeting, messengers also elected a retired public…

Mohler again claims same-sex marriage harms children

Dan Patrick reiterates: ‘No separation of church and state’

Baptists know better than this

Judge bars Tennessee from revealing immigration status of sick children

Christian children’s service groups unite to expand ministry reach

Religious leaders protest violence against Christians in India

Discipline as a form of care

Alleged church-offering thief helps nab himself with visitor card

Shooting on Ouachita campus ends with no injuries, suspects in custody

Seasonal mood swings

Dear Michelle

Who is my neighbor?

A good time to be Virginia Baptist, says outgoing president Lewis

Rethink the concept of neighbor, says Campolo

BGAV resolutions affirm stewardship, pray for leaders

Women inspired, entertained at annual WMUV conference

ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit

Venezuelan Churches Step In as Government Earthquake Recovery Disappoints

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Pro-Israel influencers criticize Vance, but evangelicals remain open to him

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Mohler again claims same-sex marriage harms children

Dan Patrick reiterates: ‘No separation of church and state’

Baptists know better than this

Judge bars Tennessee from revealing immigration status of sick children