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Following international rebukes, Pat Robertson apologizes

Editor's note: This story updates one released previously. WASHINGTON (ABP) — Pat Robertson initially defended, then apologized Aug. 24 for remarks he made on national television two days before, calling for the murder of Venezuela's president. The conservative Christian broadcaster…

Iraqi drafters propose constitution over objections of minorities

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Iraqis will vote Oct. 15 on a proposal for a permanent constitution that many Sunni Muslim leaders, other religious minorities and secularists find deeply troubling. The drafting committee, made up mainly of Sunni and Shiite Muslim Arabs…

Kentucky divinity school moves onto Disciples seminary campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABP) — With a joint convocation on Aug. 30, a new Baptist divinity school and a Disciples of Christ seminary that has existed since 1865 became intimately acquainted. The service marked the beginning of the 2005-06 academic year…

Charles Bugg installed as dean of Gardner-Webb divinity school

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (ABP) — Charles Bugg was installed as dean of the M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University during the Aug. 29 convocation in the campus chapel. He came to the post June 1 from Baptist…

Baptist campus ministers seek names of students

Baptist campus ministers across Virginia are eager for names of students enrolling at their colleges and universities this fall who are interested in campus ministries. Parents and friends are encouraged to send names to the appropriate campus ministers listed below:…

Glencarlyn Road church to be “multi-site” location

On July 17 the members of the Glencarlyn Road Baptist Church, located in the Bailey's Crossroads area of Fairfax County, voted to give its considerable resources-building, property and assets-to Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church. After 54 years of ministering…

Embracing ethnic diversity in Virginia

By Wayne Faison Two new churches in the Baptist General Association of Virginia plan to engage ethnic diversity head-on to reflect what's really happening across the Commonwealth. Real Life Community Church in Fredericksburg and Faithway Baptist Church in Chesapeake-recipients of…

Schuyler church marks 100 years in mountains

By Thomas B. Fowler Schuyler Baptist Church celebrated 100 years at its homecoming on June 5; and while it may not be as prominent as larger churches elsewhere, it is a significant mile marker in the mountains of Virginia. At…

MINISTRY REVIEW: Josh Hunt ministry will double class size

By Kathy Heath If someone could show you how to double your Sunday school class size, would you be interested? Josh Hunt believes your class can double in size in the next two years. On July 25 the Baptist General…

Trump’s new ICE policy attacks the church

White House plan to combat Islamophobia draws mixed reviews

Rep. Barry Loudermilk pushes democracy to the brink

Mary the thorny rose