What began as a cost-saving effort — a shared 15-hour, two-day bus trip — for two groups trying to get to Leipzig, Germany, for the Baptist World Alliance youth conference resulted in a unique time of fellowship for youth from…
F.A.I.T.H. Riders’ numbers grow to 54 chapters
RIDGECREST, N.C. (BP) — F.A.I.T.H. Riders has grown to 54 chapters in 10 states since its launch in February 2002 in Lakeland, Fla., at First Baptist Church at the Mall. Buddy Newsome, a retired police officer now working full-time on…
Americans act as Georgian Baptists call for aid
FALLS CHURCH (ABP) — Baptists in the United States and elsewhere in the world are responding with aid and prayers for their counterparts in the embattled former Soviet republic of Georgia. The conflict between it and Russia has cost hundreds…
BWA leaders request prayer for Georgia
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BWA)–Baptist World Alliance (BWA) President David Coffey and General Secretary Neville Callam are appealing for prayer for those affected by the conflict between Georgian and Russian forces over the Georgian breakaway provinces of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Estimates…
Gambling away the future
Studies point to a dangerous trend toward problem gambling among 14- to 21-year-olds who face a dizzying array of enticing gambling options, all with big potential payoffs. Experts are alarmed about early-age gambling because they believe adolescents are more likely…
Russian Baptists meet nationally, despite opposition
MOSCOW — Despite local government's opposition and harassment, the Russian Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists (RUECB) completed its third biannual, national congress on schedule on Aug. 4, at a camp near the village of Rumyantsevo west of Moscow. “It was a…
BTSR announces School of Christian Ministry courses
RICHMOND — Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond's School of Christian Ministry has announced several upcoming continuing education opportunities. A contemplative retreat in preparation for the season of Advent, “Listening for God in our Lives,” will be held Oct. 13-16 at…
BWA births divisions for justice; scholars spotlight ecology, diversity
WASHINGTON (ABP) — Concern for freedom and justice were on the minds of participants at two recent international Baptist meetings in Prague, Czech Republic. Participants at meetings related to the Baptist World Alliance's annual gathering created a new office for…
12-year-old Virginia Baptist girl starts web site for ‘girls like her’
MECHANICSVILLE — Not many business owners can boast about being featured in a cable television show on CNBC with Donny Deutsch. But 12-year-old Taylor Ramirez can. At least she could if she were inclined to boast. On Aug. 21, Taylor…