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Bill Cumbie, BGAV leader, dies at 83

William J. “Bill” Cumbie, 83, a former president of the Baptist General Association of Virginia who as executive director of the Mount Vernon Baptist Association (now NorthStar) played a central role in the growth of its member congregations over 30…

FIRST PERSON: What kind of moderates are Virginia Baptists?

In a recent editorial a syndicated conservative columnist observes that politicians are difficult to label. He notes the liberal label historically has fit one American political party well because of its willingness to promote military intervention for humanitarian causes. He…

Hammond elected president by NAMB’s trustees

In a unanimous vote March 21, trustees of the North American Mission Board elected Geoff Hammond as president of the Southern Baptist Convention's stateside mission body. Hammond, 49, will start full-time work for the entity May 22. Hammond is currently…

The music man

For three decades, Allen R. Brown led the music ministry of Virginia Baptists. He easily was the most recognized voice and face at a Virginia Baptist state meeting and clearly among the most respected and beloved members of the Mission…

Media bias? Not what some might think

WASHINGTON (ABP)—A new study by two Washington-based groups asserts that the mainstream media, derided by some as liberally biased, actually overemphasizes the importance of religious conservatives. Media Matters for America and Faith in Public Life released the report, titled “Left…

Joint meeting of American Baptists, CBF models newfound cooperation

WASHINGTON (ABP)—Worship infused with music and missions, cooperation and communion, and doses of laughter marked a historic reunion of Baptists in the nation's capital city. The American Baptist Churches USA and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship held their first national joint…

Biden commutations leave only 3 on federal Death Row

Understanding Christmas traditions is a matter of time

Sing a new song: Reflections on Band Aid at 40

3 killed as Methodist violence flares in Nigeria

Bill Cumbie, BGAV leader, dies at 83

FIRST PERSON: What kind of moderates are Virginia Baptists?

Hammond elected president by NAMB’s trustees

The music man

Media bias? Not what some might think

Joint meeting of American Baptists, CBF models newfound cooperation

RIGHT OR WRONG: Incorporating a church

The mystery of the call

ANOTHER VIEW: Making evangelism good news again

These Spiritual Democrats Urge Their Party to Take a Leap of Faith

Lessons From Unsettling Advent

In Texas, an uncommon collaboration between two high-profile Catholic leaders

The moral dimension to America’s flawed health care system

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Biden commutations leave only 3 on federal Death Row

Understanding Christmas traditions is a matter of time

Sing a new song: Reflections on Band Aid at 40

3 killed as Methodist violence flares in Nigeria