When our church was tested by fire

Southern Baptist disaster-relief leaders are denying reports, spread widely across the Internet, that a group of their volunteers in Florida refused to give water to victims of Hurricane Wilma because it came from a beer-brewing company. A Fort Myers, Fla.,…

Through the diligent work of seminary employees, construction workers and volunteers, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is making significant progress in restoration efforts following Hurricane Katrina. One of the biggest accomplishments has been the restoration of electricity and water. Power…

After several fits and starts, Baylor University's search for new leadership has produced a president-John Lilley, current president of the University of Nevada, Reno, and a three-time graduate of Baylor. Lilley, 66, was elected Nov. 3 by regents of Baylor,…

Alabama Baptist Conservatives, a network of pastors organized in 1997, officially disbanded Sept. 29, saying they accomplished their goal of steering the state's Baptist convention in “a conservative direction.” “The state convention has taken a stand of being loyal Southern…

By Greg Warner Executive Editor Associated Baptist Press The rise to power of conservatives among North Carolina Baptists, at times arduous and slow, clearly is picking up steam. As recently as two years ago, control of the Baptist State Convention…

Held in the gazebo at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton every Tuesday evening during July and August, “Praise in the Park” has brought eight free Christian concerts to the community. Local bands provided the music and church members sold hot…

By Jim Pritchett Pastor of Swift Creek Community Church, Midlothian On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, a mother, a daughter, and a granddaughter were all baptized together in the same ceremony. That in itself is a remarkable event. More remarkable is…

Lyle Schaller has been called the “dean of church consultants.” He is best known for his books and articles that appear in bookstores, journals and magazines everywhere. Although “retired,” he still speaks at conferences and to churches. John Chandler, team…