Archive - Drew Nichter
Second chances
Former addict brings addiction recovery program to state to help Kentuckians recover from abuse and find Christ
RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky.—By all appearances, Todd Woodrum had his life together. more »
By Drew Nichter - Apr 4, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Ky. lawmakers reignite bid to expand gambling in state
FRANKFORT—With his election last week as House Speaker, Rep. Greg Stumbo has reignited the expanded gambling debate in Kentucky.
Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, ousted Jody Richards, D-Bowling Green, during a short week of leadership meetings to kick off the 2009 General Assembly. more »
By Drew Nichter - Jan 31, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Personal testimony of an ‘almost statistic’
On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in the case of Roe vs. Wade. The case led to the overturning of all state and federal laws restricting abortions. more »
By Drew Nichter - Jan 29, 2009 - (3)
KBC resolutions address abortion, economy
LEXINGTON, Ky.—A pair of issues closely tied to President-elect Barack Obama received attention in a pair of resolutions adopted by Kentucky Baptist messengers last week. more »
By Drew Nichter - Dec 12, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Life, Abortion
‘Reclaiming Our Communities’
Pair of conferences highlights need for church involvement in Kentucky drug problem
LEXINGTON, Ky.—If it was up to Eric Allen, a conference like Reclaiming Our Communities would never happen. more »
By Drew Nichter - Nov 18, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Kentucky Baptist churches work to feed state’s hungry
OWENSBORO, Ky.—Eaton Memorial Baptist Church has sat at the corner of Third and Orchard Streets in downtown Owensboro for 100 years now—“God’s Corner,” the church has lovingly nicknamed it. more »
By Drew Nichter - Nov 3, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Judge tosses funding lawsuit against Sunrise Children’s Services
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—After an eight-year legal battle, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Sunrise Children’s Services which questioned the constitutionality of the agency’s state funding. more »
By Drew Nichter - Apr 23, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship,
Casino bill ‘dead’; Kentucky Baptist leaders applaud opposition
FRANKFORT, Ky.—Failing to find enough support among state legislators, Gov. Steve Beshear admitted defeat on his proposed expanded gambling bill that would have allowed casinos in Kentucky. more »
By Drew Nichter - Apr 9, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Sunrise Children’s Services defends policies amid accusations
Gay couple alleges discrimination over denial of adoption
Louisville—Sunrise Children’s Services has found itself again the target of accusations of discrimination concerning the issue of homosexuality. more »
By Drew Nichter - Apr 6, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Parenting, Adoption, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
KBC leaders voice opposition to casinos
Frankfort, Ky.—In an effort to stop casinos from coming to the commonwealth, representatives from the Kentucky Baptist Convention and other organizations spoke before a House of Representatives expanded gambling task force in Frankfort Jan. more »
By Drew Nichter - Jan 28, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
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