Many scholars believe the church must bridge a divide before it can minister effectively in today's world. In a rapidly changing environment, they insist the church still speaks the language of pen and paper while the culture around it communicates…
Theology keeps Mormons from entering Christian mainstream
WASHINGTON (ABP)—While a Mormon presidential candidate continues to occupy a prominent place in the race for the White House, a recent study has found most Americans say they know little about the practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of…
Churches use podcasts as portable outreach tool
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Little white headphones that began, about five years ago, revolutionizing the way Americans listen to music may also revolutionize the way they learn about God. Hundreds of churches and other Christian institutions are using podcasts or other easily downloadable…
Presidential hopefuls look to theologian Reinhold Niebuhr
WASHINGTON (RNS)—Thirty-six years after his death, Protestant theologian Reinhold Niebuhr seems more alive than ever. Perhaps not since President Jimmy Carter acknowledged Niebuhr's influence during his 1976 campaign has his name been on the lips of so many politicians and…
Churches of all sizes can use technology
A Christianity Today survey, published in the summer issue of its Leadership journal, points out communication has taken a decidedly visual turn, and churches must take steps in that direction. Does a church have to have at least 1,000 members,…
A lift from the past, an investement in the future
RADFORD — Eleven alumni of Radford University's Baptist Student Union joined others last month to give the Baptist center on campus a much-needed facelife. Joining the alumni were current Baptist Campus Ministry students, as well as members of First Baptist…
New missions center dedicated at Bluefield to former president
BLUEFIELD—Bluefield College paid tribute to former president Daniel G. MacMillan and demonstrated its continued commitment to service learning with the dedication of the new MacMillan Center for Service, Mission and Ministry on campus Oct. 19. BC faculty, staff, students, alumni,…
Huckabee has unique line on résumé: Baptist pastor
WASHINGTON — Years after he left the pulpit of Beech Street First Baptist Church in Texarkana, Ark., then-Gov. Mike Huckabee would pick up the phone with a pastoral touch. “He found out when my mom and dad died,” recalled Roger…
Baptist World Alliance welcomes peace letter from Muslim scholars
MCLEAN (ABP) — A letter asking for peace between Muslims and Christians received a warm welcome from leaders of the Baptist World Alliance Oct. 17. Signed by more than 130 Muslim scholars, theologians and clerics, the 29-page tome asked for…