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Former President Carter says BWA is well positioned to respond to the world’s de

By Greg Warner There is an “intense hunger” among Christians worldwide-and among people of all faiths-to work for justice and oppose terrorism, despite serious differences of faith, Jimmy Carter said July 30. “There is an intense hunger among Christians around…

Christians need baptism with fire, says Blackaby

By Jim White Henry T. Blackaby, known in Christian circles around the world as the author of Experiencing God, addressed nearly 3,000 delegates of the Baptist World Congress during one of the Thursday morning sessions. After expressing his affection for…

SBC’s withdrawal from BWA a ‘silly’ mistake, says Warren

Affirming that Baptists from around the world can “have unity without uniformity,” Rick Warren told reporters at the Baptist World Alliance's Centenary Congress that the withdrawal of Southern Baptists from the BWA was a “silly” mistake. “God has called us…

Rick Warren challenges Baptists to launch reformation of deeds, not creeds

5{Henderson Urging Christians to pursue “a new reformation” in the 21st century, Rick Warren told delegates to the Baptist World Centenary Congress, “The first Reformation was about belief. This one needs to be about behavior.” “We need a reformation of…

Message from the Centenary Congress

Full text of the BWA's new identity statement Message from the Centenary Congress Baptist World Alliance Birmingham, United Kingdom July 2005 To all Baptist believers throughout the world with love and joy from those assembled together in Birmingham, UK, at…

BWA leaders hope new identity statement will help world to understand Baptists

By Robert Dilday The Baptist World Alliance marked its 100th anniversary by unveiling a new identity statement which BWA leaders hope will be used to clarify Baptist beliefs for other Christians, as well as non-believers. The “Message from the Centenary…

A century of fellowship

Cover Story for August 11, 2005 The Baptist World Alliance returned to the country of its birth at the end of July to celebrate its 100th anniversary, but the fellowship of more than 200 unions from around the world looks…

Rainer, nominee for LifeWay post, anticipates ‘steep learning curve’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) — Thom Rainer, nominated to lead Southern Baptists' $400-million-a-year publishing venture, said he anticipates “my learning curve's going to be very steep.” If elected president of LifeWay Christian Resources, Rainer will bring both business and ministry experience…

Study: Teens plan to stay married but accept those who don’t marry

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (ABP) — High-school seniors might be developing more pro-marriage attitudes for themselves, but they are increasingly more accepting of non-marriage arrangements for others, according to a recent report. “The State of Our Unions 2005” is the seventh in…

Presbyterian businessman tapped to lead Habitat for Humanity

ATLANTA (ABP) — Habitat for Humanity, the international Christian organization that builds inexpensive homes for low-income people, has named a Presbyterian businessman as its next leader. The Americus, Ga.-based group announced Aug. 4 that Jonathan Reckford would become Habitat's chief…

Louisiana CBF hires first full-time coordinator

ALEXANDRIA, La. (ABP) — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Louisiana has hired its first full-time coordinator. John Daugherty, pastor of Maple Springs Baptist Church in Louisburg, N.C., will begin Oct. 1 in the coordinator's position, which combines the part-time coordinator…

Part of the family: Virginia is elected new BWA member

By Robert Dilday and Marv Knox Virginia Baptists will continue their century of ministry with the Baptist World Alliance but in a new way-as full-fledged members of the world organization. At its meeting July 27, the BWA's General Council added…

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