Ministry - news
SBC steps up ministry to homosexuals
SAN ANTONIO (BP)—The Southern Baptist Convention opened a new chapter in the denomination’s outreach to homosexuals June 12.
James T. Draper Jr., former president of LifeWay Christian Resources, joined Richard Land, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, on the platform at the annual meeting in San Antonio to announce Bob Stith as the convention’s National Strategist for Gender Issues. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Jun 14, 2007 - comments: 8 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
ERLC launches unique Web community
NASHVILLE—When news reports began trickling out in March that some brands of pet food were contaminated with a deadly ingredient, pet owners in America rushed to their cupboards—and the Internet. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Jun 12, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Apologetics, Ministry, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Issues
These guys are not ‘girly men’
Church’s ‘Manly Night’ serves as creative evangelistic event
WILDWOOD – Burgers, motorcycles, a Super Bowl champion, a former player for the St. more »
by: Brian Koonce - Jun 12, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Marriage, Husbands
In a Muslim’s clothes
She is covered from head to toe with only her eyes showing among the mass of material blanketing her body. As children approach her in the shopping mall, their mother grabs them and directs them away from her. more »
by: Dana Williamson - May 24, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry
SBC’s ministry to homosexuals shifts into higher gear
Bob Stith soon may be stepping down as pastor of Carroll Baptist Church in Southlake, Texas, but he is definitely not stepping away from ministry. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - May 22, 2007 - comments: 18 - topic(s): Faith, Apologetics, Ministry, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
True Love Waits receives funding to expand work in 6 African countries
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—LifeWay President and CEO Thom S. Rainer announced True Love Waits International has received $950,000 through LifeWay Christian Resources’ “A Defining Moment” campaign, which will enable the program to expand its abstinence-until-marriage message in six African countries. more »
by: Don Beehler - Apr 25, 2007 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Health, Sexual Purity, Abstinence
A farmer who is salt and light
Kerry Messer was working in a flour mill when he received the call.
“I mind my own business. I don’t know why the Lord started tapping me on the shoulder,” he said. more »
by: Barbara Shoun - Mar 20, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Legislation
ERLC photo contest to showcase ‘Faith, Family & Freedom’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—A busy calendar keeps Richard Land on the road much of the year. On most Sundays and many weekday nights, the president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is speaking in a Southern Baptist church somewhere across the country. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Mar 30, 2006 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry