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Some SBC leaders endorse blog. Several prominent Baptist leaders have publicly endorsed a groundbreaking blog operated by reform-minded pastors within the Southern Baptist Convention. The endorsers include the presidents of three SBC entities and a college president—Morris Chapman, president of…

Some Christian readers bewitched by Potter, wild about Harry

DALLAS (ABP)—J.K. Row-ling isn't likely to repeat John Lennon's mistake. She probably won't compare the record-setting popularity of her Harry Potter books to that of Jesus Christ, but the global reach of the title character's adventures is undeniable. The last…

Billy Graham’s access to Oval Office spanned 11 U.S. presidents

It doesn't take long to make a list of religious leaders who've made personal connections with each of the last 11 U.S. presidents. There's really just one name: Billy Graham. The evangelist who has spent the last six decades preaching…

Graham, presidents shared deep personal bonds

Harry Truman “Don't worry about it. I realized you hadn't been properly briefed.” — Billy Graham, in his autobiography, Just As I Am, recalling Truman's acceptance of his apology in 1967 for his actions during a White House visit years…

Seventh Day Baptists to stay in Baptist Joint Committee

NEWBERG, Ore. (ABP) — A tiny Baptist denomination has voted, narrowly, to remain part of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty despite disagreements over church-state relations. Delegates to the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference voted 279-234 July 31 to…

SECOND OPINION: Church bylaws: Are yours adequate for today’s challenges?

We live in a litigation-happy society. Assuming your church is safe from lawsuits is a set-up for disaster. While many suits are unjustified factually or legally, way too many suits against churches are appropriate because of inadequate ministerial practices. The…

News about Virginia Baptists and their Ministries for August 23 ,2007

STAFF CHANGES • Chad Whaley, to New Salem Church, Culpeper, as pastor. • Samuel Barnhart Sr., to Second Church, Falls Church, as senior pastor. • Archie Goldie, to Sterling Park Church, Sterling, as interim pastor. • Bryan Jones, to First…

Illinois church knowingly placed convicted sex offender in pulpit

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (ABP) – Despite warnings from a denominational official as well as another church, a Southern Baptist congregation near Chicago allowed a convicted child molester to preach for years. In the end, it took media inquiries for Jeffrey Hannah,…

Succession sometimes sticky when beloved pastor leaves

(ABP) — When the only pastor an entire generation at a church has known leaves, there's no set model for ensuring a smooth transition, experts say. The right way to do it at one time in a church's history may…

Coalition proposes bipartisan blueprint for immigration reform

Make room: A reflection on a trip to the U.S./Mexico Border

Oklahoma plans to execute a man who didn’t commit a murder

Putting the wicked to rest: Creating teal steeples beyond Sexual Violence Awareness Month