Faith - news
Reprimanded valedictorian takes her case to court
“I really felt God calling me to do this,” said Erica Corder in an interview with Rocky Mountain News of Denver, Colo., last week. “My top priority is obeying God.” more »
by: Jill Martin - Aug 31, 2007 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Faith, Family, Education, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
ERLC head surprised at induction into Union society
JACKSON, Tenn.—Richard Land traveled to Union University in Jackson, Tenn., August 3 to speak to Union graduates, but Union president David Dockery had more in store for the president of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission during the ceremony. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Aug 7, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
After finding peace from abortion guilt, Dalraida member helps others
There is a female syndrome that knows no distinction in class, race or religion. Its symptoms include flashbacks, shame, guilt, nightmares and numbing of emotions. more »
by: Laura K. Womble - Aug 2, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Life, Abortion
Human trafficking close to home
NASHVILLE—Natalie Grant’s introduction to the issue of human trafficking began with an episode of the Law and Order television program. The well-known Christian recording artist found it hard to believe the program’s story line in which organized crime groups were engaged in the trafficking of human beings. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Jul 24, 2007 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Human Rights, Immigration, National
Betts leaves legacy of leadership
Charles D. Betts, Southern Baptist pastor and former trustee of the Christian Life Commission and The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, passed away July 18, 2007, at the age of 73. more »
by: Lucretia Goddard - Jul 24, 2007 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry
Exchange student accepts Christ, loses family
Sherzod Odilov, an exchange student from Uzbekistan, did not anticipate the high price he would pay for his decision to follow Christ, but knowing the price Christ paid for him, he stands firm. more »
by: Charlie Warren - Jul 12, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Family, Citizenship, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
HIV/AIDS ministry in S. Africa laboring amid continental pandemic
In the sub-equatorial village of Mmametlhake, South Africa, people are beginning to see promise against the spread of HIV/AIDS that has ravaged so much of the population. more »
by: Craig Bland - Jul 9, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Health
Castor churches taking action
CASTOR — Even a small, tightly knit community is no guarantee against a drug problem.
Here, where the 2000 U.S. Census recorded a population of about 200, the problem, specifically methamphetamine use, was so apparent a group of men began gathering to pray, asking the Lord for guidance on how they could help. more »
by: Tammy Sharp - Jul 5, 2007 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Ethics entity issues call for reformation
SAN ANTONIO (BP)—Richard Land thanked messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention for approving an “encouraging increase in funding” for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, promising that the SBC entity will continue to be at the forefront in calling Southern Baptists to pray for reformation in America. more »
by: Dwayne Hastings - Jun 14, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Bible, Ministry, Family, Life, Citizenship, Social Issues
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