Faith - news
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
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
LifeWay Research examines teen views
NASHVILLE—Results from a recent LifeWay Research study indicate that many American teenagers are confused about what it takes to get to heaven. more »
by: Libby Lovelace - Jun 11, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Family, Children
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
So. Baptist set to be soldiers’ top chaplain
For the first time since 1954, a Southern Baptist has been nominated to lead the U.S. Army’s chaplains. The Army’s public affairs office announced May 10 that Chaplain Brigadier General Douglas Carver has been appointed to the grade of Major General for assignment as Chief of Chaplains. more »
by: staff - May 10, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Citizenship, National