Evolution is a driving force behind the rejection of traditional morality, Albert Mohler Jr. said in a National Public Radio online forum on evolution and religious faith. “Evolutionary theory stands at the base of moral relativism and the rejection of…
Christian leaders rebuke Robertson for assassination recommendation
By Robert Marus Something of an international diplomatic crisis ensued Aug. 23, after news spread that conservative Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson had called for the assassination of Venezuela's president. Representatives of groups as diverse as the State Department, the Department…
Taizé founder killed during worship service
The legendary founder of a monastic community that united Christians from Anglican, Lutheran, Catholic and evangelical traditions was stabbed to death during a prayer service Aug. 16. Brother Roger, leader of the Taizé Community in the French region of Burgundy,…
Leaders predict SBC-backed network won’t find acceptance in Europe
By Greg Warner Baptist leaders in Europe predict the Southern Baptist Convention will have a hard time drawing Baptists from the continent into a new international network that, some say, will compete with the Baptist World Alliance. When the SBC…
A new way of doing church?
Cover Story for September 1, 2005 By Kim Lawton In a dark sanctuary filled with votive candles, fast-paced images flash across video screens. Participants file forward to write their names on a wooden cross on the floor, while at the…
FIRST PERSON: Is there still a need for the association?
By Steve Aycock In a recent conference for Associational Directors of Missions held in Nashville prior to the Southern Baptist Convention, the question was actually allowed to surface. Why the association? Is there still a need for the association in…
FIRST PERSON: When church members become missionaries
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…
Aiming for a revolution
Cover Story for August 25, 2005 Almost 3,300 youth gathered in Richmond Aug. 4-5 for the 16th annual Youth Evangelism Conference. This year's theme, “Be a Revolution,” encouraged the teens to seek radical change as followers of Christ and make…
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:…