By Gene Strickland Ever since my days at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, I've had a heart for missions. Likewise, I've found missions to be the heartbeat of most Christians, though that heart has to be resuscitated every once in a…
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Appreciating what we’ve got
Editorial for August 25, 2005 By Jim White The issue of money has always been a problem for me. Usually the problem seems to be in not having enough of it. They say money talks. This must be true because…
Temple of Peace
Heritage Column for August 25, 2005 By Fred Anderson HAWARDEN, Wales – I recently experienced a week in a private residential library in north Wales near Chester, England. When I entered the library's inner sanctum, I greeted the library assistant…
Church and People News for August 25, 3005
Staff Changes Cecil Sherman, to Chamberlayne Church, Richmond, as interim pastor. Gary Poff, to Angels Rest Fellowship, Pearisburg, as interim pastor. Nelson Taylor, to Central Church, Richmond, as minister of music, effective Sept. 4. Phil Howard, to Richland Church, Hartwood,…
Letters for August 25, 2005
Cheers As I read John Upton's article “The Necessity of Diversity” (Herald, Aug. 11) I felt like standing on a chair and cheering! If it was up to me, he would win the Nobel Peace Prize or some other equally…
N.C. proposed budget keeps CBF gifts, but would limit CBF messengers
The executive committee of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention board of directors narrowly approved a budget proposal Aug. 16 that retains direct funding for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, but could also limit representation from churches that choose to give…
N.C. retirement home seeks to alter ties
Directors of the North Carolina Baptist Retirement Home are seeking to “adjust certain aspects of their relationship” with the North Carolina Baptist State Convention “while reaffirming other traditional ties.” The move comes after a convention nominating committee chose not to…
Warren clarifies statement on Southern Baptist affiliation
Saddleback Community Church is the largest congregation in the Southern Baptist Convention. But is it really Southern Baptist? Pastor Rick Warren told a group of high-profile journalists in May that the 40,000-member church no longer is a member of the…
Public school teachers wrestle with following Christ without stepping out of bou
By Ken Camp Many Christian public school teachers see their vocation as more than a job. They view it as a divine calling. But some wrestle with how to follow Christ without stepping out of bounds. Teachers should start by…
REVIEW: ‘Heartache’ CD lends reassurance to sufferers
Coping with heartache can be a 24-hour-a-day challenge not only when the doors of the church are open. Some days even people with deep faith can find it difficult to cope in these uncertain times. The newly-released CD, Heartaches Take…
More than basketball
Cover story for August 18, 2005 Oak Hill Academy, nestled in Mouth of Wilson, Va., is known nationally for its sensational basketball program. But the Virginia Baptist-affiliated preparatory school has much more going for it, says its president, Michael Groves….