Baptist disaster response teams in New Jersey and New York resumed operations Nov. 9 after a nor’easter’s wind, rain and snow forced a temporary suspension of activities in the region still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Trucks loaded with food for…
Baptist response resumes in Northeast with increased food demand as leaders expect long-term effort
Baptist disaster response teams in New Jersey and New York resumed operations Nov. 9 after a nor’easter’s wind, rain and snow forced a temporary suspension of activities in the region still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Trucks loaded with food for…
Faithful seek truce in culture war
(ABP) — If Facebook is any measure, Americans are emerging from the 2012 election season convinced the nation’s political and religious divisions are wider and more hostile than ever — and getting worse. But not Duke McCall, 98, the Baptist elder…
Difficult church talks require trust, familiar relations — an increasingly rare combo, says expert
WINSTON-SALEM — Congregational discussions about sensitive issues won’t succeed without a hefty dose of trust based on close relationships — a combination increasingly absent in churches, says a consultant in church conflict management. “It’s difficult to have a significant conversation…
Protect and live Baptist values, Bluefield College students told during annual heritage celebration
BLUEFIELD, Va. — Protect, guard and live Baptist heritage, Bluefield College students were told during the school’s annual Baptist Heritage Day recently. “This is your heritage,” said keynote speaker John Upton, executive director of the Baptist General Association of Virginia…
Abandon ‘human point of view’ to reconcile racial conflicts, pastors tell Baptists in N.C.
WINSTON-SALEM — Reconciling racial conflicts requires abandoning a “human point of view,” two pastors told a group of Baptists in North Carolina last weekend. “There’s power when we look at people from a ‘Jesus point of view,’ ” said Darryl…
Va., N.C. relief teams suspend operations as nor’easter brings new misery to New Jersey, New York
A nor’easter whipping up the East Coast brought wind, rain and snow to New Jersey and New York yesterday, forcing Baptist disaster response units from Virginia and North Carolina to suspend feeding and recovery operations for at least a day….
Va., N.C. relief teams suspend operations as nor’easter brings new misery to New Jersey, New York
A nor’easter whipping up the East Coast brought wind, rain and snow to New Jersey and New York yesterday, forcing Baptist disaster response units from Virginia and North Carolina to suspend feeding and recovery operations for at least a day….
Maryland voters narrowly approve gay marriage, casino expansion, support for undocumented immigrants
By narrow margins, Maryland voters yesterday legalized same-sex marriage and an expansion of casino gambling in their state and, by larger numbers, made it possible for some undocumented immigrants to attend college at in-state tuition rates. Gay marriage was approved…
CORRECTION: Impact of BGAV amendment was misstated
The impact of a proposed constitutional amendment to be considered at the Baptist General Association of Virginia’s annual meeting next week was misstated in an analysis piece we developed and distributed Nov. 2. At present, a contribution of at least $500,…
Pastor in North Carolina’s foothills breaks rural ministry stereotypes
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — If you met 29-year-old Mark Reece, you’d be struck by his good looks, stylish clothes and urbane, educated manner. If you learned that he’s a Baptist minister, you’d assume he’s an up-and-coming member of the staff…
OPINION: Vote today — November 7
It has been a long election cycle. I can hardly remember a time when political ads did not take up the majority of a commercial break. The votes have been cast. Late last night the election was decided in favor…