Archive - Mark Kelly
World Hunger Fund at 20-year low
Southern Baptists face a “red alert” crisis in their World Hunger Fund just as a massive drought/famine cycle threatens nearly 11 million people in the Horn of Africa, a Southern Baptist humanitarian leader announced July 25. more »
By Mark Kelly - Jul 26, 2011 - (5)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness, , Social Issues,
Study: many pastors say global warming not man-made
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Though many people insist global warming is real and man-made, Protestant pastors aren’t entirely convinced, according to a new study from LifeWay Research. more »
By Mark Kelly - Apr 17, 2009
Topic: Science, Environment,
Event raises $8,400 for World Hunger Fund
PRINCETON, W.Va.—During the 30 hours that 150 believers fasted at Immanuel Baptist Church in Princeton, W.V., 31,250 people died of starvation around the world. more »
By Mark Kelly - Mar 31, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Teen’s vision brings water to Darfur
MILAN, Tenn.—Joshua Guthrie was a troubled teen. Like many others of his generation, the high school sophomore was troubled by the needless suffering of so many people in so many places. more »
By Mark Kelly - Mar 23, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, ,
Young: Preaching must be bold, not vulgar
GRAPEVINE, Texas—Christian leaders must address the critical issues of the day — even when they will spark controversy — but they must tackle sensitive topics in a way that honors God and not allow popular culture to drag them down into vulgarity. more »
By Mark Kelly - Mar 6, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Abstinence,
Gaza relief effort underway
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Southern Baptist food relief is making its way into the Gaza Strip to help people suffering in the aftermath of a three-week Israeli military offensive earlier this year. more »
By Mark Kelly - Mar 5, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness, ,
Tonga suffering relieved by food project
BINGA, Zimbabwe—Southern Baptists have brought badly needed relief to an isolated region of Zimbabwe, where a national political impasse — compounded by hyperinflation, a cholera epidemic, and a burgeoning food crisis — have brought the country near the point of collapse. more »
By Mark Kelly - Dec 9, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness, ,
Food parcels bring hope to Zimbabwe
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe—Boxes of desperately needed food are reaching families in Zimbabwe suffering through that country’s food crisis — and the Southern Baptist and Zimbabwean Baptist partners delivering the food are hearing heartfelt expressions of deep gratitude. more »
By Mark Kelly - Jun 24, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness, ,
Stewards of Children: You can stop child sexual abuse
A sexual predator has discovered a place with unfettered access to large numbers of children, a place where he or she can come and go at will, with no mechanism in place to protect the children. more »
By Mark Kelly - Oct 2, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children,