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Pastors, Pulpits, Pews and Potluck
I spoke recently at a wonderful church in New England. The church is part of a denomination that is fragmenting over the issue of homosexuality, and it is smack dab in the middle of one of our country’s most liberal (theologically, politically and culturally) regions. more »
By Mike Goeke - Jul 17, 2008 - (13)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
R/6 programs help ex-offenders regain livelihood
More KBC churches need to assist and disciple participants
Crestwood, KY—One week before she was to be released from a 33-year term in a correctional facility, Dawn Albert learned that her living arrangements at a halfway house had fallen through, leaving her with no place to go. more »
By Garrett Winshall - Jul 3, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Baptists have long history in China
When most Southern Baptists think of Baptist history in China, they think of Lottie Moon, the beloved missionary to China who is the namesake of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions (LMCO). more »
By Manda Gibson - Jun 28, 2008
Religious freedom varies in different parts of China; churches reach out accordingly
To take a single picture of the church in China would be tough — in fact, it would be nearly impossible.
Why? “This place is huge,” says Jamie Tatum, a Southern Baptist representative in the region, and the face of the church is as varied as the nation is big, she explains. more »
By Grace Thornton - Jun 27, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Religious Liberty
North Carolina Baptists respond to hunger needs
“Did Jesus send you?” the Bishops’ little girl asked. Volunteers from the Pilot Mountain Association, near Winston-Salem, replied, “Yes, dear, Jesus certainly did send us!” At this time the parents sat down and shared their struggles. more »
By Kay Bissette - Jun 27, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
China: ‘The world is watching’
Nation’s history of persecution, current need to define place in world set interesting stage for 2008 Olympics
On 08/08/08 at eight minutes past 8 p.m., the summer Olympics will begin in Beijing, fully in tune with Chinese tradition to the tiniest detail, even to its kickoff time. more »
By Alice Elmore and Grace Thornton - Jun 26, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Persecution, Social Issues
Needed: Broken-Hearted Prophets
One year ago the position of “National Strategist for Gender Issues” was established by the Task Force on Ministry to Homosexuals, which the Southern Baptist Convention created in 2001. more »
By Bob Stith - Jun 24, 2008 - (9)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Baehr: ‘Entertainment can be redeemed’
Christians were respected members of the Hollywood set during the golden age of American movies—and can be again, according to Ted Baehr Jr., publisher of the conservative Christian magazine Movieguide and author of more than a dozen books on Christians and the entertainment media. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jun 10, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Pop Culture
Harmony Association ministry offers hope to women in crisis
A new pregnancy can be stressful. When that pregnancy is also unplanned, it can add even more worry and stress. Debra Burchfield, director of the Hope Women’s Resource Center (HWRC), and her staff of volunteers want to be there to help. more »
By Lisa Watson - Jun 6, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Parenting, Singles, Life, Abortion
Let’s stop the lottery yet again
The anti-lottery campaign, NoLotteryArkansas, needs your help. We are not where we ought to be at this point in the campaign and need to do some serious catching-up. more »
By Larry L. Page - Jun 2, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Gambling