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Execs say ‘leading from the heart’ works for airline, churches

SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. (ABP) — Attitude, relationships and love have set Southwest Airlines apart from the rest of the industry, President Colleen Barrett told thousands of religious leaders. And those qualities, which have made Southwest Airlines a success, are transferable…

Bible finds role in classroom, but is it taught fairly?

Part one: (ABP) — As students load their backpacks for school this fall, a growing number include the Bible among their textbooks. But critics — including Christians eager to see teenagers seriously study the Scriptures — say some public-school Bible…

Popular Bible curriculum lacks academic credibility, critic says

Part two: (ABP) — Not only does a popular Bible curriculum for public schools promote one religious point of view, it lacks academic credibility, says reviewer Mark Chancey. The Bible in History and Literature, a 290-page curriculum resource produced by…

Bible’s role in classroom buttressed by Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABP) — While the cultural debate about religion in schools is nowhere near settled, the Supreme Court has resolved at least this much: Students should know what's in the Bible. In the Supreme Court's 1963 ruling on Abington…

For teachers, faith in classroom requires delicate balance

(ABP) — Many Christian public school teachers see their vocation as more than a job. They view it as a divine calling. But some wrestle with how to follow Christ without stepping out of bounds. Teachers should start by keeping…

N.C. proposed budget keeps CBF, but would limit CBF messengers

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (ABP) — The executive committee of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention board of directors narrowly approved a budget proposal Aug. 16 that retains direct funding for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, but could also limit representation from churches…

N.C. Baptist Retirement Home seeks to alter relationship

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (ABP) — Directors of the North Carolina Baptist Retirement Home are seeking to “adjust certain aspects of their relationship” with the North Carolina Baptist State Convention “while reaffirming other traditional ties.” The move comes after a convention nominating…

Birmingham medical missions team manages despite seizure of supplies

CIUDAD BOLIVAR, Venezuela (ABP) — It sounds like a logistical nightmare. A 33-person medical team touches down in Venezuela, ready to run a five-day clinic with 41 trunks of medicine, eyeglasses and other supplies — 41 trunks that never arrived…

More than basketball

Cover story for August 18, 2005 Oak Hill Academy, nestled in Mouth of Wilson, Va., is known nationally for its sensational basketball program. But the Virginia Baptist-affiliated preparatory school has much more going for it, says its president, Michael Groves….

Basketball with a purpose: Oak Hill shines on the court

By Robert O'Brien Oak Hill Academy offers more than basketball-but basketball success at the small Baptist academy has been sensational. Since Steve Smith took over as head coach in 1985, he has compiled 604 wins and only 38 losses against…

Classified Ads for August 18, 2005

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Church & People News for August 18, 2005

Staff Changes Dave Holladay, to Floyd Church, Floyd, as pastor. Bill Kittle, to Rock Hill Church, Stafford, as pastor. Mark Hornsby, to Loch Lomond Church, Manassas, as pastor. Mark Flores, to Mount Hermon Church, Bedford, as pastor. Mickey Ryan, to…

The wicked are punished — or not

What Ryan Burge sees in America’s megachurches

We are a nation of immigrants

As worldwide deaths mount, Musk insists DOGE cuts didn’t kill anyone