As Pentagon officials appointed a rabbi to a new post overseeing the Air Force's religious environment, members of Congress and religious leaders disagreed over the extent of religious problems that have created a stir at the branch's academy in Colorado….
Church & People News for June 23, 2005
Staff changes Mark T. Lewis, now serving as full-time pastor of Community Church, Fal-mouth. Rick Kallstrom, resigning as pastor of Mount Hermon Church, Bedford. Charles Chandler has concluded his ministry as pastor of Trinity Church, Richmond. Scott Covington has concluded…
A discovery of grace
Cover Story for June 9, 2005 Popular devotional author Max Lucado has spent much of his ministry on a spiritual journey, allowing God to mold his theological views and transcend his doctrinal roots. His books-now numbering more than 50-are embraced…
SBC, CBF, AOB leaders among diverse group rallying to end U.S. hunger by 2015
By Robert Marus A broad array of religious leaders-including representatives of Baptist groups that often disagree-has launched an ambitious effort to combat domestic hunger and poverty. Several hundred Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other leaders culminated a weekend conference in Washington…
Water evangelism
Cover Story for June 16, 2005 Following the disastrous tsunami that hit the island of Sri Lanka last December, potable water was among the first needs faced by thousands of homeless people and it remains a top priority. Virginia Baptists…
Revised CBF partner plan raises cap to 25%, increases ‘identity’ schools
Institutions and ministries partnering with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship potentially could receive more funding than recently proposed, and the number of theological schools eligible for the maximum financial support could be greater than previously announced, judging by the final report…
IMB appoints missionaries, sets partner guidelines
Trustees of the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board appointed 116 missionaries-the second-largest group of new missionaries in board history-during their May 19-21 meeting in Midland, Texas. They also adopted guidelines for cooperating with other Great Commission Christian partners overseas;…
North Carolina pastor apologizes for church sign about Quran
A North Carolina Baptist pastor has reversed course, removing a sign outside his church suggesting the Muslim holy book should be put in a toilet. In the face of national media attention and overwhelmingly negative response to his actions-including critiques…
Virginia Baptist Media Library holds conference
The Virginia Baptist Media Library Association elected officers and focused on “Your Church Library: An Oasis for Growth” during its spring conference May 13-15 at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center. New-elected officers for 2005-2006 are Jean McChesney, director; Betty Watson,…